The endangered fishing cat trapped in a cage by locals on Thursday morningWhen forest department officials rescued the animal from the locals on Thursday morning, it was injured. Later we released it at the Khadim National Park, SylhetAn endangered fishing cat--who entered into Bangladesh through the border from the adjacent Indian hills-- has been rescued by the locals in Companiganj, Sylhet. The fishing cat, lengthening around 2 to 2.5 feet, was roaming around the Majergaon’s Mosque area on Wednesday evening, locals say. Later we released it at the Khadim National Park, Sylhet,” said Forest Officer of Companiganj, Md Yasin Munshi. “The fishing cat was a bit injured and we provided proper treatment.

Source: Dhaka Tribune May 28, 2020 12:10 UTC