Abul Hashem, Professor of the Department of Zoology at Government Women’s College, said migratory birds coming from the coldest parts of Central Asia stay in marshlands, forests and plains near rivers in Bangladesh. During a visit to Dumuria upazila on Thursday, it was found that large numbers of migratory birds were roaming in paddy fields and wetlands. Meanwhile, indiscriminate hunting of migratory birds has reportedly intensified in Dumuria upazila and several adjoining areas of Khulna, raising serious concern among environmentalists. Environmental organisations have demanded increased public awareness and stronger administrative action to protect migratory birds from poachers, stressing that community-level awareness is crucial to stopping the illegal practice. Dumuria Upazila Nirbahi Officer Sabita Sarkar said migratory birds are friends of the environment and protecting them is a collective responsibility.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 09, 2026 08:54 UTC