Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected forest in the hills of Chunarughat, Habiganj.
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Habiganj district guideRema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
A protected forest in the hills of Chunarughat, Habiganj. It is in Habiganj district, Sylhet Division.
About Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 1,800 hectares of dry and evergreen hill forest in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj, beside the Tripura border and not far from Sreemangal. Established in 1982 and enlarged in 1996, it is one of the natural forests in Bangladesh still in good condition, though tree theft and deforestation threaten it.
The sanctuary holds some 638 plant species, 37 mammals, 167 birds, 18 reptiles and 7 amphibians, and BirdLife International lists it as an Important Bird Area. Birds to look for include the racket-tailed drongo, hill myna, red-headed trogon, kalij pheasant and red junglefowl.
Sources: Wikipedia: Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary · facts checked Oct 7, 2026
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What is Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary known for?
Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary protects about 1,800 hectares of dry and evergreen hill forest in Chunarughat upazila of Habiganj, beside the Tripura border and not far from Sreemangal. Established in 1982 and enlarged in 1996, it is one of the natural forests in Bangladesh still in good condition, though tree theft and deforestation threaten it.
Where is Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary is in Habiganj in Bangladesh.
What kind of place is Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
It is a Nature destination.
When is the best time to visit Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary?
We don't have verified information on this yet, so no months are given.