UNB :
Firefighting efforts started on Sunday morning in the Sundarbans East Zone’s Amurbunia area, following a fire that erupted on Saturday.
The operation, which began at 9 am on Sunday, saw the coordinated efforts of the Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Forest Guard, and Fire Service.
The initial response was led by a ten-member team from the Mongla naval base. Following this, members of the Fire Service attempted to set up water extraction from the nearby Bhola River. However, the operation faced a setback due to low tide conditions, delaying the water supply.
Kazi Muhammad Nurul Karim, the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO) of Sundarbans East Zone, stated that logistical challenges prevented the operation from starting sooner.
“The Navy, Coast Guard, and Air Force joined the Fire Service on Sunday morning to accelerate efforts. Local volunteers are also lending significant support,” he reported.