includes index and bibliographies.

1: Introduction

2: Conceptual framework, research methods and approaches

3: Critical analysis of the forest policy of Bangladesh: Highlights on conservation and people's participation

4: Local communities' use of biomass fuels and attitude towards improved cooking stoves in and around Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary

5: Major resource use from protected areas by local communities: A case of harvesting medicinal plants in and around Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary

6: Impact of co-management on rural development: Evidence from community survey in and around Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary

7: Assessment of the community participation in and attitudes towards co-management programs in Rema-Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary

8: Biodiversity conservation and ecosystem functions of indigenous agroforestry systems: Case study from three tribal communities in and around Lawachara National Park

9: Role of co-management organizaions in protected area governance: Some selected dynamics from Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary

10: A review discussion on the state of collaborative protected area management around the world and comparison with that of Bangladesh

11: Potential threats, their patterns and extent to the protected areas of Bangladesh: A 'red flag' to biodiversity conservation efforts

12: Conclusion and recommendations