Dhaka, July 21 -- The operations of the Mirsarai Range under the Chattogram North Forest Division are being carried out with only 11 personnel. Yet, despite this limited workforce, the range has achieved notable success.

Forest officials and staff of this important range are taking a firm stance in protecting the forest and wildlife. Despite having few hands, intense patrolling is ongoing in various beats under the range to support afforestation, seize illegally felled timber, and prevent forest encroachment and timber smuggling.

According to the Mirsarai Range Office, the range encompasses Gobania, Jorarganj, Hinguli, and the Mohamaya Ecopark. In the 2023-2024 fiscal year, afforestation was carried out on 15 hectares of forestland unde...