A visit to Bangladesh would remain incomplete if the
Sundarbans did not appear in the itinerary. It is situated in the southwest corner of Bangladesh. It is the largest
mangrove forest in the world. Criss-crossed by creeks and canals creeping around thousand of islets that swell and sink with the tide in the Bay. The cluster of isles, the water-bodies and mangrove together support an eco-system at once unique with the result that the
Sundarbans could be easily developed into a treasure house of biodiversity. It is home to 80% of reptiles. 40% of mammals' species and about 50% of all bird species found in Bangladesh. Of the 35
mangrove plant-species spotted in the whole world. 14 are found in the
Sundarbans. The total area of the
Sundarbans is 5772.85 sq km. The forest occupies 4016.85 sq km of land while rivers, canals and channels occupy 1756 sq km.
Sunrise in the Sundorbans is the most beautiful, so many people came to the
Sundorbans and enjoy it vvery much.
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