Rare Bostami Turtles Face Extinction Due to Lack of Conservation
These rare species of turtles inhabit the pond at the shrine of Bayazid Bostami in Chattogram. They have been living in the shrine's pond for hundreds of years, bearing witness to the passage of time. Currently, there are over 800 turtles in the shrine's pond, with ages ranging from 50 to 100 years, and an average lifespan of 200 to 250 years.