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WELCOME TO OUR WELCOME TO OUR PRESENTATIONPRESENTATION

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WE ARE GROUP NO. 1WE ARE GROUP NO. 1

SL. NAME ID.1. Baban 111-11-1880

2. Wahidul 111-11-1906

3. Parvez 111-11-1889

4. Rafsan 111-11-1892

5. Tilon 111-11-1840

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THE GREAT SUNDARBAN!!!THE GREAT SUNDARBAN!!!

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This is the single largest Mangrove forest in the world. This is one of the famous world heritage declared by UNESCO

on 6 December 1997. This is the homeland of world famous Royal Bengal Tiger. This is a forest measuring about 6017 square kilometres.

This forest is covering 4.2% of the total land area and 44% of the total forest area of Bangladesh.

Geographically, we share the Sundarbans with India. Two-third of the total area of this forest is in Bangladesh.

It is conductive to preserve our bio-diversity.

Sundarban (Beautiful Forest) at a glance!Sundarban (Beautiful Forest) at a glance!

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  Biodiversity of Sundarban:Biodiversity of Sundarban:The forest has a unique biota comprising: 334 species of plants 49 species of mammals 400 species of fish 320 species of birds 53 species of reptiles 11 amphibian species The home of famous Royal Bengal Tiger. About 30000 beautiful spotted deer live in sundarban. Numerous invertebrates, phytoplankton, fungi, bacteria,

zooplankton, benthic invertebrates, mollusks etc. At least 37 species of 'obligate' mangrove plants, 127 species of

euryhalinefish, a total of 1287 animal species comprising 873 invertebrates, 1 species of Hemichordate, and 413 species of vertebrates.

450 rivers including Boleshawr, Raymongol and Posur.

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Sundarban ContributionSundarban Contribution

We divided the contribution of sundarban into two kinds.

NATURE TRADE & COMMERCE

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NATURENATURE Sundarban is the symbol of beauty. It broadens the beautification of our country. Its beauty lies in its unique natural surrounding. estuaries have enhanced its charm Thousands of meandering streams, creeks, rivers and

estuaries have enhanced its charm. Sundarban is the natural habitat of the world famous Royal

Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, crocodiles, jungle fowl, wild boar, lizards, theses monkey and an innumerable variety of beautiful birds.

Migratory flock of Siberian ducks flying over thousands of sail boats loaded with timber, golpatta (round-leaf), fuel wood, honey, shell and fish further add to the serene natural beauty of the Sundarban.

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This satellite image shows the forest in the protected area. The Sundarbans appears deep green, surrounded to the north by a landscape of agricultural lands, which appear

lighter green, towns, which appear tan, and streams, which are blue

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Sundarban protect us from Tornado, Tidal bores.It helps to come rain.The vegetated tidal lands of the Sundarbans also

function as an essential habitat, nutrient producer, water purifier, nutrient etc.

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TRADE & COMMERCETRADE & COMMERCE• Sundarban provides raw material for wood based industries. •Shunduri• Gewa• Palms• Porisha• Keora•These wood are internationally famous.•Every year we get foreign currency by exporting these.

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Honey occupies an important position as a foreign exchange earner and used as food, drink, beverage and also as a medicine in the country.

Crab, shrimp are also exported to the abroad. Many kinds of fish are found there. Fishermen get huge

amount of profit by fishing. Bamboo plays a very crucial role in our rural economy and

is a singular essential material for construction of temporary house / shelter for the rural people, especially for the hilly tribal people.

Constituting 51% of the total reserved forest estate of Bangladesh.

it contributes about 41% of total forest revenue.

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TourismTourismSundarban plays an important role in tourism every

year.As a result, Bangladesh Govt. gets foreign money.The foreign businessmen are investing on sundarban

related project.

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Famous SpotsFamous Spots Hiron Point (Nilkamal) for tiger, deer, monkey,

crocodiles, birds and natural beauty. Katka for deer, tiger, crocodiles, varieties of birds and monkey, morning and evening symphony of wild fowls. Vast expanse of grassy meadows running from Katka to Kachikhali (Tiger Point) provide opportunities for wild tracking. Tin Kona Island for tiger and deer.Dublar Char (Island) for fishermen. It is a beautiful island where herds of spotted deer are often seen to graze.

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Main AttractionsMain Attractions Wildlife photography including photography of

the famous Royal Bengal Tiger, wildlife viewing, boating inside the forest will call recordings, nature study, meeting fishermen, wood-cutters and honey-collectors, peace and tranquility in the wilderness, seeing the world's largest mangrove forest and the riverine beauty.

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Sundarban in DangerSundarban in Danger!!!!!!Today Sundarban falls in destroy Sea-level risingCutting tree randomlyDestroy eco-systemHunting the animalsNow-a-days many species animals lostStealing valuable wood Climate changeNatural dislocation

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Lets save the tigersLets save the tigers

It is estimated that there are now 350 Royal Bengal tigers.

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Wild Tiger Population Survey in Sundarban, Bangladesh.Wild Tiger Population Survey in Sundarban, Bangladesh.

Year Organization/ Writer Estimated number Estimation method

1975 Hendrichs 350 Interview with forest department and local

people*

1971 Forest Department 320 -

1982 Forest Department, Zoology Department, DU

450 Pugmark Method*

1992 Forest Department 359 Interview with the forest worker*

1993 Dr. K. M. Tamang 362 Pugmark Method*

2004 Forest Department and United Nation

Development Program (UNDP)

440(Male-121, Female-298

and Calf-21)

Pugmark Method**

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How to combat the situationHow to combat the situation

– Conservation and survey of flora, fauna, forests and wildlife,

– Prevention and control of pollution,

– Afforestation and regeneration of degraded areas,

– Protection of the environment, and

– Ensuring the welfare of animals.

These objectives are sought to be fulfilled by the Ministry primarily through:

– environmental impact assessment

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– eco-regeneration,

– assistance to organisations implementing environmental and forestry programmes,

– assistance to organisations including animal welfare programmes,

– promotion of environmental and forestry research, extension, education and training,

– dissemination of environmental information,

– international cooperation, and

– creation of environmental awareness among all sectors of the country’s population.

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– Public awareness

– Government taking to proper steps for Sundarban

– Accomplishing environmental law

– Improvement communication facilities

– Security for tourism

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GOOD NEWS!!!GOOD NEWS!!! The good news is that on 21 July 2009, “Sundarban” secured a place

among one of the top 28 official finalist candidates by the “New Seven Wonders Foundation” in its drive to select “Natural Seven Wonders”. High contest evolved among various countries in this Seven Wonders Selection procedure. Mass people of Bangladesh and various organizations brought our Sundarban to this enviable place by participating in this competition. However, it is needed to vote more regularly and extensively with a view to accommodating our Sundarban in the permanent list of New Seven Wonders. Voting can be made through internet and by making phone call until midnight of 10 November 2011.

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Bangladesh Government has formed a coordination committee of 24 members with the State Minister for Environment and Forest as the Convener to organize and coordinate the overall activities appropriately in connection with election of our Sundarban as one of the “Natural Seven Wonders”. Foreign Secretary is also a member of this coordination committee. The Committee has already met several times and adopted some important decisions. It has been opined by the committee that the expatriate members of Bangladesh Community, who are also our goodwill Ambassadors could play a significant role in this regard by casting their valuable vote for Sundarban.

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Could you please join in this Could you please join in this noble endeavor!noble endeavor!

www.new7wonders.com www.vote7.com/n7w/nature

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Please Vote For Sundarban

Call: +447589001290 to vote sundarban and press sundarban code 7724 at beep tone after welcome message.

 SMS : Write- SB

Send- 16333 (BDT: 2.00)

To know more about the following websites may also be browsed:

www.bforest.gov.bd www.sundarban.org

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QuestionsQuestions

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THANK YOU THANK YOU ALL !!!ALL !!!