The Sundarbans is a large forest of mangrove trees in Bangladesh. It protects our country in many ways. The strong roots of the mangrove trees save the land from the big waves. The roots keep our lands safe from coastal erosion.

The Sundarbans in Khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts. It was declared a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) in 1997.

The Sundarbans provides a large number of wildlife. The Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, saltwater-crocodile, Irrawaddy dolphins and various types of beautiful birds are the main attractions of this forest. People visit here from home and abroad to enjoy the natural beauties and the wildlife. The Sundarbans helps us in many ways. It guards our land from tsunamis, cyclones, and tidal waves. The Sundarbans is a habitat for many endangered animals. It is also a good source of palm leaves, wood and honey. Local people collect these resources for their livelihood. To keep our country safe from natural disasters, we should protect the Sundarbans.

1.True or False.

a.     The Sundarbans is a small forest located in the northeastern part of Bangladesh. *False*

b.    The roots of the mangrove trees protect the land from big waves and coastal erosion. True*

c.     The Sundarbans was declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1997. True*

d.    The Royal Bengal Tiger and the spotted deer are found in the Sundarbans. True*

e.     Local people are strictly banned from collecting honey or wood from the forest. *False*

f.      The forest helps guard the land against natural disasters like tsunamis and cyclones. True*

✏️ Fill in the Blanks

1. The Sundarbans is located in the Khulna, Satkhira, and ____ districts of Bangladesh. *Bagerhat*

2. The strong ____ of the mangrove trees save the land from big waves.

 *roots*

3. The forest provides a large number of wildlife and serves as a ____ for many endangered animals.

 *habitat*

4. Irrawaddy dolphins and saltwater ____ are some of the aquatic animals found here.

 *crocodiles*

5. Local people collect resources like palm leaves, wood, and ____ for their livelihood. *honey*

6. To keep our country ____ from natural disasters, we should protect the Sundarbans.  *safe*

3.Ask and answer ,

a.     Where is the Sundarbans located?

a.     Ans The Sundarbans located in khulna, Satkhira and Bagerhat districts.

b.    What animals are found in the Sundarbans?

a.     Ans. The Royal Bengal Tiger, spotted deer, saltwater-crocodile, Irrawaddy dolphins and various types of beautiful birds are the main attraction of Sundarbans.

c.     Why it it important to protect the Sundarbans?

Ans. The Sundarbans helps us in many ways. It guards our land from tsunamis, cyclones, and tidal waves. It is also a good source of palm leaves, wood and honey. To keep our country safe from natural disasters, we should protect the Sundarbans