Protecting migratory birds ---

Bangladesh is a land of many rivers and water bodies. That is the reason why migratory birds visit the country every year in winter. Most of these birds come from the mountainous regions in the north, namely the Himalayas and beyond. Some species come from different parts of Europe and far eastern part of Siberia. These seasonal visitors settle in ponds, canals and other marshy areas in search of more habitable conditions. However here, too, they are not entirely safe. Indiscriminate hunting, trapping and selling of local and migratory birds continue during winter, starting from mid-October to mid-March across the country.

We need to raise our voice against capturing and killing the migratory birds for the sake of protecting the ecology of the country. There is a law that prohibits killing wild animals and birds. As the law is not used effectively, this heinous practice of poaching migratory birds continues every winter. The authorities concerned must take steps to bring an end to the illegal poaching and encourage more birds to come to our country.

Abu Elias Linkon,

Banasree, Dhaka,

lightening_sparkle@yahoo.com