In pictures: Wandering through Ratargul swamp forest

While sand and stone looting continues in various tourist spots of Sylhet, it’s a whole different picture at Ratargul swamp forest in Gowainghat upazila. Thanks to the planning of conscious locals and unity of the community, the hijal and koroch forests survive. Nature lovers are flocking to see Ratargul swamp forest, now brimming with water. Take a look in photos taken by Anis Mahmud.

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Ratargul swamp forest.
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View at the entrance of Ratargul.
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Ratargul in autumn.
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Visitors touring the Ratargul forest.
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Tourists enjoying boat rides with their families.
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Such a clean Ratargul exists thanks to the unity of the villagers.
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The enchanting beauty of Ratargul.
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The forest view from the boat dock.
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In Ratargul, one can sit quietly and soak in nature.
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