Sharif Jamil, the Coordinator of “Waterkeepers Bangladesh,” authored a column published on 7 May, 2024 in the English newspaper “The Daily Star,” discussing measures to prevent fires in the Sundarbans.

In the article he said, For Bangladesh, the Sundarbans is its protector. It protects our land from various natural disasters. Particularly, cyclones coming from the southwest are impeded by the Sundarbans. However, although the forest protects us, we do nothing to protect it. Whether it is through deforestation, or polluting the waters around it, or building industrial plants around it—we have continued to take on activities that severely harm this natural body.

He also said, In order to show a strong commitment to protecting the Sundarbans, the government must identify exactly why this fire started and take preventative measures so similar incidents does not occur again. We must take actions against those who are responsible for it. Then, if there is a fire again, we should analyse it again to see what steps should be taken.

News Link: www.thedailystar.net