The main goal of the research was to understand why deforestation is happening in Madhupur sal forest in Bangladesh and how it affects the environment. The researchers talked to people in Garo villages to find out what's causing deforestation. They found that mistaken policies are the biggest reason for deforestation, and commercial logging is a major direct cause. Other factors like overpopulation and corruption are also harming the forest. To protect the forest, the researchers suggest stopping human interference and commercial logging, and making new policies to save the unique sal forest.