The Forest Department officially started re-excavation and renovation of the lake on February 7 under the Salban Restoration Project. Photo: BSSTANGAIL, March 10, 2026 (BSS) - Renovation work on Gargaria Lake in Madhupur National Park has begun with the aim of protecting biodiversity and resolving the water crisis faced by wildlife in the forest. The Forest Department officially started the re-excavation and renovation of the lake on February 7 under the Salban Restoration Project. Madhupur Garh, which covers about 45,565.18 acres of forest land, is home to various wildlife species including chitra deer, maya deer, mukhpora hanuman and numerous birds and animals. Despite the concerns, he acknowledged that renovating the lake will help ensure safe drinking water for wildlife in the forest.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha March 10, 2026 08:54 UTC