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Bryde's Whale, a type of fin whale, is data deficient in Bangladesh. Photo: us.whales.org

What is the future of sea mammals in Bangladesh?

How well do we regard our dolphins and whales? Despite having the entire northern Bay of Bengal and an extensive river network, are we leaving enough breathing space for them?

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Bovids of Bangladesh: A closed chapter?

Common Rosefinch. Photo: Abu Bakar Siddik.

Satchari in Spring: A splendid show of colours

China is home to the largest artificial afforestation area in the world. Photo: Collected

China’s 40-year, billion-tree project is a lesson for the world

wildlife habitats are shrinking at a dangerous pace. Photo: Masud al Mamun

‘By saving wildlife, we might be saving our own life’

vultures feeding on animal carcass. Photo: Courtesy

Bangladesh ushers in vulture conservation

Reptile trafficking: Bangladesh 7th largest sourcing country

Reptile trafficking: Bangladesh 7th largest sourcing country

Panchagarh is the only place where you can see the Himalaya from Bangladesh. Photo: Firoz Al Sabah

Panchagarh: A biodiverse land blessed by the Himalayas

The highly iconic Masked Finfoot, seen here in its breeding habitat in the mangrove swamps of Bangladesh. Photo: Sayam U Chowdhury

Is the Masked Finfoot Asia’s next avian extinction?

With an area of almost 1.5 sq km, Foy's Lake is the largest urban lake in Bangladesh. Photo: Mohammad Minhaj Uddin.

Foy’s Lake: A biodiversity haven amid the concrete jungle

Three-striped squirrel at Ramna Park, Dhaka. Photo: Ashraful Haque

Squirrels: Resented as pests despite ecological role

Snares retrieved by Bangladesh Forest Department patrol from the Raghunandan Hill Reserve Forest. Photo: Ripon Dey

Snares: A looming disaster for Bangladesh wildlife

First confirmed record of Oriental Bay Owl appeared from Bangladesh in 2020. Photo: Chris Burney/eBird

Wildlife discoveries in 2020: A narrative on Bangladesh