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Ratargul Swamp Forest offers livelihoods for locals | Others
SYLHET, Aug 27, 2025 (BSS)- People living in the villages around Ratargul Forest are dependent on the freshwater swamp forest for their livelihood as hundreds of tourists flock there to enjoy the scenic beauty of the forest. Many local people maintain their life by operating boats in the forest carrying tourists while many others are running small business. Boatman Raju Miah, a resident of Aulatuk village near Ratargul Forest, said he runs a tourist boat from Motor ghat and earn Taka 200 for every trip. He said during the pick season, he can operate six to eight trips everyday against two trips during off season. Noting that a total of 45 boats run from Motor ghat, Raju Miah said: "We...
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