A special drive was conducted across various areas of Dhala and Kamaria unions in Sherpur Sadar upazila under the joint initiative of the Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Department of Sherpur, Sherpur Bird Club, and the nature and environmental organization "Shine," aimed at halting the illegal hunting of birds. During the operation, 14 traps—including 8 "Hala" (hunting tools), 12 captured egrets, and 6 purple swamphens—were recovered.
Later in the afternoon, the rescued egrets and purple swamphens were released back into nature by Sherpur District Commissioner Farida Yasmin. Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Md. Shakil Ahmed was present at the time.
The operation was conducted from 6:00 AM on Tuesday (November 3) for approximately four hours. During the drive, bird poacher Nezamul (48) was detained from Alinapara village in Kamaria union and sentenced to seven days of simple imprisonment alongside a fine of Tk 100 through a mobile court. The convicted individual, Nezamul, has been sent to jail. The mobile court was presided over by Sadar Upazila Assistant Commissioner (Land) and Executive Magistrate Md. Mahmudul Hasan.
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Additionally, leaflets and stickers were distributed among local residents to raise awareness regarding bird protection.
During the execution of the drive, Suman Sarker, Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation Officer of the Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Department in Sherpur; Wildlife Ranger Md. Abdullah Al Amin; Md. Mugniur Rahman Moni, Founder President of Sherpur Bird Club, Executive Director of Shine, and senior journalist; along with volunteers and other members, were present.
Describing wildlife and nature as friends of the environment, humanitarian District Commissioner Farida Yasmin stated, "Birds are an integral part of protecting nature and the environment. Therefore, we must all become more conscious about safeguarding migratory and local birds." She added that such drives to curb bird hunting will be conducted regularly.
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Reported by Hafizur Rahman Lovlu, Sherpur Correspondent • Edited by the Daily Best News desk. Send corrections to [email protected].
