In the coastal Sundarbans, February 14 isn’t just Valentine’s Day; it’s “Sundarbans Day“! People here celebrate by rallying to protect the mangrove forest from climate change’s grip. For two decades, this tradition has spread awareness from Khulna to honor this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Back in 2001, Bangladesh Poribesh Andolan, along with Khulna University and 70 other green groups, proclaimed February 14 as “Sundarbans Day.” Since then, it’s been an annual call to arms.
The Sundarbans, the world’s largest mangrove forest, adorns the southwestern region of Bangladesh. This remarkable landscape is not only breathtakingly beautiful but also a reservoir of diversity and blessings for the nation.
The Sundarbans serves as a hub for a rich and varied ecosystem, deeply intertwined with the daily lives of the people inhabiting the region. Just as it nurtures the surrounding flora and fauna, it also plays a pivotal role in shielding the entire country from a myriad of natural disasters.
In Bangladesh, the Sundarbans stands as a place where dense mangrove forests meet vast expanses of alluvial land. Along its edges, the expansive Bay of Bengal unfurls, presenting a spectrum of water hues – sometimes azure, other times gilded by the setting sun.
Thus, our Sundarbans is intricately woven, a complete and enchanting entity, entrusted with the dual responsibility of protection and sustenance for us all.
