Ecology of Sundarban, Bangladesh

The Sundarbans, the world's largest mangrove wetland spanning 1 million hectares (60% in Bangladesh and 40% in India), is a biodiversity hotspot with significant ecological roles. This study highlights its critical functions: coastal protection against erosion and tidal waves, fishery resource generation, and provision of forestry products. It supports an extraordinary diversity of flora—35 true mangrove species (out of 50 globally), 334 plant species, and rich faunal diversity, including the endangered Royal Bengal Tiger, wild buffalo, and 25 bird species. The dominant tree species are Sundry (Heritiera fomes, 73%) and Gewa (Excoecaria agallocha, 16%). The research provides a comprehensive assessment of the Sundarbans' ecological structure, emphasizing its global importance as a unique mangrove ecosystem.

Rahman, M., & Asaduzzaman, M. (2013). Ecology of Sundarban, Bangladesh. Journal of Science Foundation, 8(1-2), 35–47. https://doi.org/10.3329/jsf.v8i1-2.14618