# Inspector task sheet

Bonbibi: protection at the edge of the Sundarbans

## 1. Trace the earliest accessible record

For Bonbibi: protection at the edge of the Sundarbans, record author or storyteller, collection date, language, translation, page and exact scope. Distinguish evidence of a story being told from evidence of its events. Note which full documents remain unavailable.

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## 2. Investigate the central question

Compare attributable Bangladeshi text editions and consented community accounts with historical forest practices. Record performer, place, language and collection date. Separate claimed protection from practical precautions and actual encounter records. Do not test a protective charm by approaching wildlife.

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## 3. Compare explanations without merging evidence

Compare local narrative details with documented work and travel practices. Assess documented claims without exposing people or animals to danger. Preserve contradictions and unsuccessful searches; proposed work remains unperformed.

Status: proposed; not completed.
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