Status and Prospects for the Future of Wildlife Tourism in Bangladesh

Bangladesh's Sundarbans National Park, recognized as a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the world's largest mangrove tract, stands out for its rich biodiversity, including endangered species like the Bengal Tiger. The region supports 130 mammal species, 710 bird species (including 310 migratory), and numerous reptiles and amphibians, with 219 species threatened nationally. To protect this ecological treasure, Bangladesh has established 38 Protected Areas (PAs), including national parks, wildlife sanctuaries, and vulture save zones, distributed across four major forest typologies. The study highlights the significance of these conservation efforts in preserving both local and global biodiversity, while also emphasizing the potential for sustainable wildlife tourism to support these initiatives.

Rabbi, Md. G. (2017). Status and Prospects for the Future of Wildlife Tourism in Bangladesh. Wilderness of Wildlife Tourism, 187–210. https://doi.org/10.1201/9781315365817-11