New tourism restrictions to protect Bangladesh’s unique wetlands and coral-rich island

In a bid to protect biodiversity hotspots in the country, Bangladesh plans to restrict tourism and introduce environment-friendly guidelines and directions for tourists visiting the Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs). The coral reef-rich Saint Martin’s Island and one of the largest haors — a type of wetland ecosystem — in the country, Tanguar Haor, known to … Continue reading New tourism restrictions to protect Bangladesh’s unique wetlands and coral-rich island