Dhaka, March 27 -- Loggers are cutting down Golpata and other forest resources unrestricted in the western division of the Sundarbans. Sundarbans loggers complain that they are forced to breach the rules just to afford the bribes for harvesting permissions.

The time for cutting Golpata began on Feb 3 this season in the Khulna Range, and the window will close on Mar 31. In the first phase, loggers returned with 89 boats full of Golpata after receiving a 28-day permit.

Shortly after, allegations surfaced that loggers were bringing in more Golpata, which the local name for Nipa Palm, than the permitted amount. Additionally, different types of wood are being smuggled out of the forest under the cover of Golpata.

Moreover, some have complai...