Mangrove forests are extremely important coastal resources in the tropical and sub-tropical areas of the World. This forest supports more than seventy direct human needs starting from fuelwood collection to fisheries. Mangrove forests also play important ecological roles through protecting lives and properties of the coastal communities from the devastating tropical cyclones, tusnami and tidal surges. These forests help in reducing soil erosion, stabilizing the coast, and facilitating sediment accretion and enhance carbon sequestration. At the same time, mangrove forests support the productivity of coastal aquatic ecosystem. Therefore, mangrove forests are vital for the sustainable socio‐economic development in the coastal areas.