The Dhaka Times Desk In Papua, Indonesia, there is a mangrove forest that only girls can enter. whose name is Tonotiwat. Which means 'female forest' or women's forest.
However, there are several rules for women to enter the forest. Here, girls can enter completely uncovered. Moves in groups in forests or swamps. After entering the forest they united and took an oath never to leave anyone behind while in the forest.
According to news media, the favorite food of the inhabitants of Papua, Indonesia is oysters and various fruits are available in this forest. The girls also do the work of collecting all that.
The mangrove forest is spread over an area of about 8 hectares in the middle of Kampung Engros in Jaipura, the capital of the province. But men can enter this forest only to collect wood. But before that they have to make sure that there is no woman in that forest.
If a man is caught entering the forest while a woman is present, he is taken to the tribal court. If the crime is proven, then they have to pay a fine along with the punishment.
The amount of fine is not at all low. A fine of 10 lakh rupees (the local currency of the area) is required to enter the forest, which is close to 5 thousand rupees in Bangladeshi taka.
No one knows when this rule has been in place. But the locals said that they have been hearing this same story from their mothers and grandmothers. It is known from the traditional story that the locals have been familiar with this forest since 1808.
The girls here go down to the swamps of the forest near the sea to collect oysters. The rule of leaving clothes may have been started thinking that the clothes might get damaged in the mud and the roots of the trees.
Local women said that since girls had to be naked in this forest, the rule was probably introduced to keep men away.
But whatever the reason, the jungle is like an open sky for Papuan women. Where they can reveal their own mind very easily.
A 45-year-old woman, Augustina, told the media that here they shout and say their thoughts. The sad thing is, even the unspeakable pain they talk about here with confidence. You can lighten the mind very easily. You can ask each other for advice or give advice. In a word, the forest is the only address for them (women) to stay well.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use
Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
English 
Bengali