The Forest Department carried out a daylong campaign on Friday to raise awareness for the conservation of endangered dolphin species in the Sundarbans.
The programme was conducted in the Pashur River Dolphin Sanctuary area under the jurisdiction of the Jongra Patrol Outpost of the Eastern Sundarbans, Mongla Port, reports BSS.
Led by Station Officer Nazrul Islam Shamim, the campaign urged local fishermen not to hunt dolphins, disturb their movement or destroy their natural habitat.
Eastern Sundarbans Divisional Forest Officer Md Rezaul Karim Chowdhury said dolphins play a vital role in maintaining environmental balance in the Sundarbans.
“It is the responsibility of all of us to protect them,” he noted, adding that similar initiatives will continue to promote public awareness on dolphin conservation.
