Bagerhat, March 24 -- A fire that broke out two days back continues to blaze in the Shapla Bil area of the Sundarbans, with authorities struggling to control its spread.

Despite ongoing efforts, the fire has yet to be fully extinguished, forest officials said.

On Monday, sporadic flames and smokes were still visible across various parts of the forest. Approximately five acres of forest land have already been destroyed, with firefighting operations still underway.

Fires destroy 90 acres of Sundarbans in 19 years

Water is being pumped from the nearby Bhola River, situated about 3 kilometres away, to help control the blaze. But the success of the efforts is heavily dependent on the tide. During the low tide, when the water level drops, f...