Body formed to investigate Sundarban fire
The Forest Department on Monday formed a three-member probe body to find out the causes of a fire that broke out at Shikdar Bari Shila in Chandpai Range of the Sundarbans on Sunday.
The probe body, led by Assistant Forest Conservator Md Belayet Hossain of Chandpai Range, has been asked to submit its report within three days.
Divisional Forest Officer of Sundarbans East Zone Saidul Islam confirmed the matter.
Earlier on Sunday evening, forest officials spotted the fire at Shikdar Bari Shila and informed the firefighters.
