, June 1 -- The Forest Department has imposed a three-month ban on all entry into the Sundarbans to protect the biodiversity of the forest.

No fishermen, honey collectors, or tourists will be allowed to enter the forest from June 1 to August 31 as this period is considered as the peak breeding time for both fish and wildlife.

According to officials, most fish species in the Sundarbans' rivers and canals spawn during the period and the ban is part of the 2020 Integrated Resources Management Plan (IRMP) which restricts fishing during the period to safeguard aquatic life.

Md. Rezaul Karim Chowdhury, Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of the Sundarbans East Division, said all permits for fishing and forest access have been suspended.

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