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Bangladesh Government published “Migratory Birds in Bangladesh and East Asian-Australasian Flyway Network Sites”
Bangladesh is occupying a unique geographical location in South Asia. The country with its vast wetlands-about 6.8 hectares and geographically less challenging environment provide an ideal place for avian species searching for conducive homes away from the challenges of seasonal transition. Birds from the remotest corners of the world such as Siberia, Mongolia, and the […]
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Potential Migratory Birds Habitats in the Northern Part of Bangladesh
A recent survey was carried out to identify potential migratory birds’ habitats in northern Bangladesh. The study especially focused riverine habitats and showed the results of a three-month observation of migratory waterbirds at char-lands of Padma River, covering two districts of Bangladesh. A total of 13 sites were identified. The study was supported by the […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 – Bangladesh
World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Bangladesh © Sher-e-Bangla Agricultutal University and Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event 2019 in Bangladesh Organizer: Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University, Bangladesh Biodiversity Conservation Federation (BBCF), Nature Conservation Society and Bangladesh Forest Department; Supporters: IUCN Bangladesh, Muktir Bondon, Birds Clubs, Zoological Society of Bangladesh and […]
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Conservation of new FNS in Bangladesh: Ganguirar Char
Migratory bird identification sticker distributed to local people The Ganguirar Char is newly designated FNS in Bangladesh (EAAF141). The site is juxtaposed to another FNS, Nijhum Dweep National Park (Flyway Network Site EAAF 102). The Ganguirar Char has no human settlement and mostly fishermen use the site for a transitional period during fishing. To […]
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Dabbling duck tracking in Bangladesh
In order to understand habitat use, migration patterns and possible transmission of diseases, a total of 38 migratory dabbling ducks were fitted with GPS tags (solar powered) in northeast Bangladesh last month. Eurasian Wigeon with a tracker on its back. © Sayam U. Chowdhury_IUCN BD This study is part of the collaborative project by IUCN […]
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World Migratory Bird Day Celebration, 07 November 2018, Bangladesh
An awareness campaign was held on the eve of World Migratory Bird Day 2018 on November 07 at Sonadia Island of Cox’s Bazar. The Chief Conservator of Forests Mr. Mohammad Safiul Alam Chowdhury was present as the Chief Guest of that awareness programme. The primary concern of the event was to aware local community of […]
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World Migratory Bird Day 2018- Bangladesh
Event title:World Migratory Bird Day Event Organizer:Nature Conservation Society Participants: Nearly 1200. Most of them were school and college students & members of the local community Outcome:- Mass awareness for youth and local community for the conservation of wetlands and supported species, specifically migratory birds.- Motivation of policy makers, social and media personnel.- Conservation education program […]
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Bangladesh
People’s Republic of Bangladesh EAAFP Member since: 2010 Number of EAAFP Flyway Network Sites: 6 Focal Point Contact: Md. Jahidul Kabir Deputy Chief Conservator of Forests (Wildlife and Nature Conservation Circle), Bangladesh Forest Department, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Email: jahidulkabirbfd@gmail.com Tel: +880 1778454499 Ms. Fa-Tu-Zo Khaleque Mila Wildlife & Biodiversity Conservation Officer, Bangladesh […]
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World Migratory Bird Day 2017- Bangladesh
Event title: World Migratory Bird Day Event Organizer: Nature Conservation Society Participants: Nearly 1000. Most of them were school and college students & members of the local community Outcome: – Mass awareness for youth and local community for the conservation of wetlands and supported species, specifically migratory birds. – Motivation of policy makers, social and media […]
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Waterbird ringing and AI work continue in Bangladesh
ABM Sarwar Alam (Dipu) and Sayam U. Chowdhury IUCN Bangladesh and Bangladesh Bird Club continue to work on wild bird surveillance programme for avian influenza (AI), as part of a project funded by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). A total of 635 individual birds were ringed in January 2017, of which 70 […]
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