Bangladesh, Nov. 11 -- Fishing and the collection of forest resources in the Sundarbans were brought to the brink of suspension as fishermen and forest-dependent communities face threats and abductions by forest bandits.

With their livelihoods disrupted, many families are now struggling with food shortages.

Against this backdrop, fishermen and forest workers staged a boat-based human chain and protest rally on the Kholpetua River in Shyamnagar upazila of Satkhira district on Monday, demanding the immediate elimination of forest bandits and guarantees of safe access to the Sundarbans.

The programme began at 11:00am on Monday with fishermen and forest workers from different areas joining the protest in boats and other watercraft. Local ...