"A beautiful gem of nature: The beauty and mystery of Tanguar Haor"

Tanguar Haor is a vast wetland located in Sunamganj district of Bangladesh, which is famous for its natural beauty, biodiversity and ecological importance. It is a sanctuary for fish, aquatic plants and waterfowl. Let's learn about the history and importance of Tanguar Haor in detail.

History and Background:

1. Settlement since ancient times: The Tanguar Haor area has been inhabited by people for centuries. The inhabitants here are mainly dependent on agriculture, fishing and cattle breeding.

2. Naming: The name "Tanguar" is believed to have come from the name of a local family who were once the landlords of the area.

3. Suitable environment: During the rainy season, the entire area is filled with water and becomes a huge body of water. During the dry season, the water in the haor recedes and the land becomes suitable for cultivation.

4. Nature Conservation: In 1999, the Bangladesh government declared Tanguar Haor as an ‘Ecological Critical Area (ECA).’ In 2000, it was recognized as a RAMSAR Site — meaning it is an internationally important wetland.

5. Biodiversity: More than 200 species of birds, various types of fish, aquatic plants and animals live in Tanguar Haor. Thousands of migratory birds come here during winter.

6. Human community and threats: The people of about 40 villages depend on this haor. However, the haor is now under some threat due to overfishing, water pollution, and loss of ecological balance.

Tanguar Haor is a great place to visit — a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.

Tanguar Haor is a great place to visit — a paradise for nature lovers, photographers, and adventure seekers.

--- Tanguar Haor Travel Guide Location: Tanguar Haor is located in parts of Tahirpur and Dharmapasha upazilas of Sunamganj district.

--- Best time to visit: Monsoon season (June-September): The haor is completely full of water, making boating a wonderful experience. Winter (November-February): Bird migration season. You can witness the bird fair with thousands of migratory birds.

--- Places to visit: Niladri Lake (in Tahirpur) Barik Tila and Jadukata River Laurer Garh (historical site) The beauty of numerous chars during a boat trip Sonarang Char and the mouth of the Kangsh River Bird Sanctuary (in winter)