The New Nation - Internet Edition

BSS, Bagerhat

The Sundarbans, the largest mangrove forest of the world, affected by cyclone Sidr has revived again.

The damaged trees of the Sundarbans are getting new life gradually blooming its leaves. Experts said the beauty of the Sundarbans will return soon as collection of all kinds of its assets are stopped.

Forest Department sources said the government has taken a 13-point programme to reshape the sanctuary for birds and animals.

Katka to Kachikhali, Sharonkhola, Dublar Char, Nilkamal and Manderbaria area of the Sundarbans have been largely damaged by the devastating cyclone.

Sources said amount of the damage of the forest is Taka one thousand crore and damage of infrastructure of the forest department here is Taka about 20 crore.

A total of 38 deer, one tiger and a large number of monkeys died during the cyclone Sidr.