The Forest Department, Bangladesh, made a historic announcement on World Forest Day, March 21, 2026. The final results of the 2024-25 Tiger Census show that the number of tigers in the Sundarbans is now 205. This is the highest number ever recorded.
Tigers were in danger ten years ago, but the number in 2026 shows success in saving wildlife in Bangladesh. The person in charge of success Our research team studied the Sundarbans and saw that more tigers are showing up. This is because there is better patrolling and more food, like deer and wild boar.
In 2026, every tiger in the SIn 2026, every tiger in the Sundarbans has a smart radio collar. This collar tracks their movements with satellites and has been provided in border villages to reduce ‘tiger-human conflict’.
Deforestation and Salinity Control: After the Sundarbans were declared fully deforested in 2025, the forest became quiet again. This now helps tigers to breed.
Also, bringing more freshwater from the river has cut down the saltwater invasion. This has helped the health of the forest trees, especially the Galata and Sundari trees.
Future plans: More tigers mean new chances for ‘eco-tourism’ or controlled tourism have come up. However, the forest department has warned that human interference in the tiger habitat will not be tolerated under any circumstances. This success in 2026 is a big lesson for other mangrove forests in the world.
