21 migratory birds rescued in Gopalganj

A total of 21 migratory birds were rescued from a local market in Kotalipara upazila of Gopalganj on Wednesday and subsequently 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. 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 following an investigation.
Under the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2026, hunting, capturing, buying, selling or transporting native wildlife and migratory birds are punishable offences.