In Bangladesh, natural resources add a
considerable amount of revenue and thus
have a direct effect on socio-economic condition
of the country. Calamus spp. (Cane)
are among those natural resources, the
demand of which are increasing gradually
both in home and abroad. The species
are used as raw-materials for furniture
industry, binding materials and other novelty
items. So far very little attention was
given for proper management of the
Seeds of Calamus species take one to species. Due to over exploitation, this valuable
resource is now almost threatened. It
grows sporadically in the forest areas of
Sylhet, Chittagong, Chittagong Hill Tracts,
Cox’s Bazar and in the village groves in
general. The present deteriorating condition
of the genus demands immediate
attention to save it from extinction.