Ratargul Swamp Forest

This is second largest swamp forest in Bangladesh, located 26 kilometres (16 mi) from Sylhet.

The evergreen forest[7] is situated by the river Goain and linked with the channel Chengir Khal.

December is the driest season with 74% relative density, compared to more than 90% in July and August.

During the rainy season, water from India overflows into the lake from the Gowain River and the forest becomes flooded.

Besides that, Barringtonia acutangula, Dalbergia reniformis, Crateva religiosa or Hygrophila (plant), Alstonia scholaris can also be seen.

herons, egrets, kingfishers, parrot, bulbuls, swans, doves, water fowl, Eagles and kites are some of the birds of the swamp forest.

Cotton pygmy goose and other migratory birds and vultures visit the forest in winter.

The local names of fish present here are Batasio, Rita, Ompok, Rohu etc.