We also have to take loans of Tk 70,000 to Tk 150,000 from the local lenders. He alleged harassment of the workers by forest officials, who are also accused of taking bribes from the workers for passes. Bashirul Al Mamun, divisional forest officer for the west zone of the Sundarbans, denied the allegations of harassment and bribery. Mohammad Belayet Hossain, Sundarbans east zone divisional forest officer, said the project has so far supported around 75,000 people since 2010. The government estimates that at least 50,000 families in five districts near the Sundarbans depend on the forest.

Source: bd News24 August 29, 2020 17:26 UTC