Surge in Tourists at Tanguar Haor Sparks Environmental Concerns

Tanguar Haor in Sunamganj, the country’s second-largest Ramsar site, has become a hotspot for tourists during the Eid-ul-Azha holidays. Located about 40 kilometers from the district town, the 100-square-kilometer wetland stretches across Madhyanagar and Tahirpur upazilas. Drawn by its crystal-clear waters and captivating natural beauty, thousands of tourists from Dhaka and across the country are flocking to the area—bringing both opportunities and worries over environmental degradation.