Tanguar Haor/Ramsar site
Recovered poacher's net during the trial of commercial fish harvest in Tanguar Haor in north-east Bangladesh January 2010

Poachers activity foiled – success for community wetland protection

Last week local community leaders in Tanguar Hoar, a wetland located in the Sunamganj district, lead a combined team to recover illegal nets to the value of almost US $3000, which were set in a ‘no fishing zone’. …  

09 Feb 2010 | Events - Event

Local people fishing in Tanguar Hoar, north-east Bangladesh

Caring for wetlands

Around the world today communities are participating in the United Nations  “World Wetlands Day”.  IUCN Bangladesh is marking this occasion by celebrating the incredible biodiversity that wetlands support and their importance as a resource for local communities. …  

02 Feb 2010 | Events - Event

Large spider from Lawachara National Park; a hub of biodiversity in north-east Bangladesh

Biodiversity conservation: Bangladesh plays a crucial role

In the wake of the recent focus of climate change, another global issue is set to be the focus of 2010.  

21 Jan 2010 | Events - Event