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"When the Sundarbans becomes a nightmare "

Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest in the world. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1997.60% of the total area of the Sundarbans is located in Bangladesh and 40% in India. The south-western part of Bangladesh has immense natural resources. The forest is home to thousands of animals including Royal Bengal tiger, Chitra deer, crocodiles, Dolphins. For thousands of years, this forest has served as a source of livelihood for the local people and protection from natural disasters. But this Sundarbans is becoming a nightmare for many today. The balance of the Sundarbans is severely disturbed today due to unplanned human activities, climate change, deforestation and natural disasters.