3-month ban on fishing, tourism in Sundarbans 

Fishing in rivers and canals will be banned and tourist entry will also be prohibited in the Sundarbans for three months to boost the breeding of fish and wildlife.

The ban will remain in effect from June 1 to August 31.

This decision has been taken by the Sundarbans Forest Department, forest officials of the Sundarbans informed.

An officer said from May 24, the issuance of entry permits (passes) for fishermen, honey collectors, and tourists to visit the forest has been suspended.

The ban is part of efforts to enhance the reproductive capacity of aquatic and wildlife resources. He confirmed that no one will be allowed to enter the Sundarbans during this time.

To promote the breeding of fish, wildlife and free Sundarbans from environmental pollution, every year the authorities ban fishing in rivers and canals and tourists entry in the Sundarbans.