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Bengal tiger
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
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Explore Bangladesh
River deltas, mangrove forests, and coastal wetlands — where the Ganges–Brahmaputra meets the Bay of Bengal.
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Bangladesh sits on one of the world's largest river deltas, with mangrove forests, wetland wildlife, and densely settled riverine landscapes. EcoXplore documents the Sundarbans Mangrove Forest — a UNESCO World Heritage Site and critical Bengal tiger habitat — with biodiversity, climate, and sustainability profiles from authored destination data. Travel guidance is general and static — not live visa, price, or availability data.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Dhaka
- Currency
- Bangladeshi taka (BDT)
- Region
- Asia · Southern Asia
- Language
- Bengali (Bangla)
Places to Explore
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
The world's largest contiguous mangrove forest buffers coastal communities from …
Tisha Mukherjee / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
Dhaka
Riverine capital on the Buriganga — cultural gateway to the delta region.
Cox's Bazar
Long natural sand beach on the Bay of Bengal — coastal ecosystems and fishing communities.
Sylhet
Tea gardens and wetland haors in northeastern Bangladesh — rainforest-fringed hills.
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Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Critical mangrove and estuarine biodiversity hotspot
Tisha Mukherjee / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
UNESCOProtected areaEnv. score 80/100
The world's largest contiguous mangrove forest buffers coastal communities from cyclones while sheltering the endangered Bengal tiger. Boat-based ecotourism follows strict permit systems.
- Biodiversity
- Critical mangrove and estuarine biodiversity hotspot
- Bengal tiger · Irrawaddy dolphin · Saltwater crocodile · Mangrove horseshoe crab
- Climate
- Warm year-round with pronounced wet season and cyclone exposure.
- Best: November – February
- Air quality (destination)
- Moderate · AQI 72
- Coastal breezes help; dry-season biomass burning raises PM2.5.
Sustainability highlights
- Community-managed ecotourism cooperatives
- Mangrove reforestation along eroding shorelines
- Tiger conflict mitigation with village buffer zones
Natural Wonders
Wildlife
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Irrawaddy dolphin
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Documented on EcoXplore's Sundarbans Mangrove Forest destination profile.
Tisha Mukherjee / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Saltwater crocodile
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Documented on EcoXplore's Sundarbans Mangrove Forest destination profile.
Tisha Mukherjee / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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Mangrove horseshoe crab
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
Documented on EcoXplore's Sundarbans Mangrove Forest destination profile.
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Conservation initiatives from documented destinations and verified project sources.
Community-managed ecotourism cooperatives
Community-managed ecotourism cooperatives
Derived from EcoXplore destination profiles.
Mangrove reforestation along eroding shorelines
Mangrove reforestation along eroding shorelines
Derived from EcoXplore destination profiles.
Tiger conflict mitigation with village buffer zones
Tiger conflict mitigation with village buffer zones
Derived from EcoXplore destination profiles.
Climate
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Static reference data · Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Climate Summary
Tropical monsoon climate with hot humid summers and a pronounced wet season June through October. Cyclone risk peaks in coastal regions.
Current Metrics
Temperature
28 °C
Rainfall
7.2 mm/day
Humidity
80 %
UV Index
9
Very High
Wind Speed
10 km/h
Seasonal Overview
Cool Dry
Nov – Feb
- Temperature
- 15–28°C
- Rainfall
- Low
Best season for Sundarbans boat safaris and delta travel.
Pre-Monsoon
Mar – May
- Temperature
- 24–35°C
- Rainfall
- Moderate
Hot and humid; thunderstorms increase toward June.
Monsoon
Jun – Oct
- Temperature
- 25–32°C
- Rainfall
- Very high
Heavy rains; river levels rise across the delta.
Live weather forecasts require API integration — values shown are reference data for travel planning.
Travel Guide
General travel guidance — not live prices, visa rules, or availability.
Static guidance
When to visit
Cooler dry months with calmer waterways for boat safaris.
Getting around
Community-managed ecotourism cooperatives. Mangrove reforestation along eroding shorelines. Tiger conflict mitigation with village buffer zones
Food
Local cuisine reflects regional agriculture and cultural heritage. Seek locally sourced options where available.
Accommodation
Eco-lodges, park camps, and certified sustainable stays are highlighted at documented destinations where available.
Safety
Follow park regulations and local guidance at protected areas. General safety information — not live travel advisories.
Sustainable travel
Community-managed ecotourism cooperatives Mangrove reforestation along eroding shorelines Tiger conflict mitigation with village buffer zones
Live travel data (API-ready)
Visa requirements, current prices, hotel availability, and flight schedules are not shown here. These fields will be populated from authoritative providers when integrations are configured. Browse documented destinations for eco-travel options.
Environment
Bangladesh hosts 1 documented eco-destination on EcoXplore with biodiversity, climate, and sustainability profiles.
Air Quality — Dhaka, Bangladesh
Reference dataAQI 85 · Moderate
Air quality is acceptable for most people. Sensitive groups may experience minor irritation during peak traffic or dry-season dust.
Last updated: Aug 9, 2026, 12:00 PM · Full air quality dashboard
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Bangladesh
Sundarbans Mangrove Forest
- Biodiversity
- Critical mangrove and estuarine biodiversity hotspot
- Climate
- Tropical monsoon
- Air Quality
- Moderate
The world's largest contiguous mangrove forest buffers coastal communities from cyclones while sheltering the endangered Bengal tiger. Boat-based ecotourism follows strict permit systems.
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