Congratulations to Md Rafayat Haque Khan
His image of the Ratargul Swamp Forest has been
selected as our Photo of the Month! The winning
Photo of the Month is published on our Postcard
page in ASIAN Geographic magazine and is also
featured on our social media pages. The Photo
of the Month winner will receive an annual
subscription to the magazine.Postcard (from bangladesh)
VILLAGE BOYS PADDLE INTO THE RATARGUL SWAMP FOREST
LOCATED ALONG THE GOAIN RIVER, ABOUT 26 KILOMETRES
FROM SYLHET IN BANGLADESH. IT IS ONE OF THE FEW
FRESHWATER SWAMP FORESTS IN THE WORLD. SOME CALL
IT THE “AMAZON OF BANGLADESH”. DURING THE RAINY
SEASON, THE WETLAND IS SUBMERGED IN UP TO 10 METRES
OF WATER. IN WINTER, IT ALMOST DRIES UP COMPLETELY. IT
WAS DECLARED A WILDLIFE SANCTUARY IN 1973http://www.asiangeo.comStay updated withsend us a Postcard
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