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The study documented life cycle of mud crabs and prevailing harvesting practices in selected Ecologically Critical Areas (ECAs) of Khulna, Bagerhat, and Satkhira districts adjacent to the Sundarbans. The study examined the ecological and socio-economic dimensions of mud crab harvesting, including its impacts on population sustainability, local ecosystems, and the livelihoods of dependent fishing communities.
The assessment validated the breeding season of mud crabs, evaluated harvesting pressure, and identified unsustainable practices contributing to resource decline. It also explored market dynamics and opportunities for sustainable trade in both domestic and international markets.
Recommendations focused on conservation strategies, seasonal harvesting regulations, and livelihood diversification to reduce overexploitation.
The study was funded by iDE under the UK Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO).
© AF/Jessie Namnika DaruThe PRISTINE project tackled plastic pollution across both the upstream and downstream areas of the Sundarbans Reserve Forest by creating a recycling value chain for Single-Use Plastics (SUP) that is transparent, traceable, and inclusive. At its core was the development of a mobile application, called Wastex, to track plastic waste from collection to recycling, documenting the contributions of waste collect... Read more
Location: Bagerhat
© AF/Farhan HaqueThis nationwide study examines the growing demand and supply dynamics of wood-based products in Bangladesh, with a focus on wood chips, sawdust, and furniture. Driven by rapid urbanization and a furniture sector growing at 15–20% annually, the country faces increasing pressure on timber resources. While local production and imports contribute to meeting demand, restrictions on harvesting from natural forest... Read more
Location: Khulna, Bagerhat, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Bogura, Dinajpur, Tangail, Mymensing, Gazipur, Dhaka, Narayanganj, Barisal, Sylhet, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Chattogram, Rangamati
© AF photo libraryArannayk Foundation strengthened community-based conservation across key biodiversity areas (KBAs) through the facilitation and networking of Co-Management Organizations (CMOs). In the Sundarbans, this included the Sundarbans Region Co-Management Society (formerly the Sundarbans CMO Network), while in the northeast, the Greater Sylhet CMO Network brought together CMOs from Tanguar Haor, Hakaluki Haor, and H... Read more
Location: Sylhet, Sunamganj, Moulvibazar, Habiganj, Satkhira, Bagerhat, Barguna, Khulna
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