The Meghalaya river pours into the Gowain, and a narrow stream flows through the Chengi canal to flood the entire region of Ratargul — not only the only freshwater swamp in the country ...

The watchtower overlooking the Ratargul Swamp Forest in Gowainghat upazila of Sylhet was closed to tourists from today, after it was declared to be "risky". "It was risky for a long time.

Government officials recently said that they were working on a plan to draw more tourists to Ratargul while keeping its forest and biodiversity intact.

Ratargul is just about 16 km away from the Sylhet City, spread over 504 acres in the Goainghat Upazila. This swamp had always been there but has gained publicity as an enchanting tourist retreat ...