21 migratory birds freed after rescue in Gopalganj

A total of 21 migratory birds were rescued from a local market in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj district on Wednesday and later released into their natural habitat.

The Wildlife Crime Control Unit rescued the birds during a drive based on secret information at Trimukhi Bazar in Ramshil Union on 11 November.

The rescued birds included six Patikoot birds, nine chaga birds and six common moorhens.

Ashim Kumar Mallick, wildlife inspector of the Bangladesh Forest Department, said legal action would be taken against those involved in the incident following an investigation.

Under the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2026, hunting, capturing, buying, selling and transporting native wildlife and migratory birds are punishable offences.

The authorities urged people to refrain from hunting and trading in wild birds and to help protect the country's biodiversity.

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