Wood exploitation in Bangladesh

Local wood trade in Bangladesh features large-scale traditional wholesale markets (known locally as timber hubs) and a scattered network of sawmills and urban distributors.

In Bangladesh, river timber transport and related trade via waterways constitute one of the country's most traditional and active logistical and economic pillars. Due to the dense network of navigable waterways in the delta, rivers are the most economical way to move heavy and bulky goods like timber.

Wood exploitation in Bangladesh is a complex issue under heavy pressure due to the country's high population density, high demand for construction and furniture, and severe loss of forest cover. The government maintains strict control over indigenous forest resources. Therefore, the local wood industry is clearly divided between regulated legal channels, community programs, and an illegal logging black market.