A tourist houseboat caught fire in Tanguar Haor on Friday night, prompting the dramatic rescue of 12 tourists who escaped unharmed, officials said. The blaze broke out around 8:15 pm in the Niladri ...

DHAKA, May 13, 2025 (BSS)- Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, a new initiative was launched today to conserve biodiversity and promote community-based ecosystem and ...

Ahead of the International Day for Biological Diversity on 22 May, a new initiative was launched today ( 13 May) in Dhaka to conserve biodiversity and promote community -based ecosystem and natural ...

Hilly runoff has breached the Najarkhali embankment at Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, allowing water to flow into the area. Local residents said water started entering through the embankment on ...

Tanguar Haor, Bangladesh’s second largest Ramsar site and one of the country’s most important habitats of breeding fish, has been losing its fish diversity. A recent study found that the ...

Serene beauty of Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj with this stunning aerial footage showcasing houseboats gliding through the tranquil waters, a must-visit destination for nature lovers and tourists of ...

The iconic Tanguar Haor, one of Bangladesh's most important ecologically critical areas, is facing an uncertain future amid growing environmental threats. The government declared Tanguar Haor an ...

A court in Sunamganj has granted bail to 32 students, including 26 ones of Bangladesh University of Engineering and Technology, who were arrested while touring Tanguar Haor in the district. The court ...

The rainy season is when Sylhet, the land of tea gardens and lush green hills, comes to life. A particular destination in Sylhet division that has garnered much attention over the years is Tanguar ...

Numbers of most species of migratory waterbirds in Bangladesh’s Tanguar Haor wetland, a key stopping point, have fallen over the past 15 years, a new study shows. The cause of the decline isn ...

The city has spent millions to convert upscale hotels, humble motels and even office buildings into housing for an influx of migrants. By Karen Zraick Just steps from Times Square and surrounded ...

Bangladesh’s Tanguar Haor, above, is a seasonal wetland. Increased sedimentation in the haor is threatening people’s lives, livelihoods, and safety. Credit: Mohammad Tauheed, CC BY-NC 2.0 ...