A dead dolphin has washed up on the beach of the popular tourist destination Kuakata, raising concerns among locals and environmentalists. The dolphin's body was spotted this morning in the Swapna Rajya Park area on the west side of the beach by Solemar Biswas, a member of the Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee. To prevent health risks, the dolphin was subsequently buried by the Environment Protection Movement (UPRA), Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee, and Kuakata Municipality. Ruman Imtiaz Tushar, team leader of the Kuakata Dolphin Protection Committee, emphasized the need for higher authorities to intervene to determine the cause of death. "So far this year, one dead dolphin has washed up in Kuakata.

Source: Dhaka Tribune January 16, 2026 12:21 UTC