The Coastal Forest Department has launched an operation in Noakhali with the aim of saving and protecting wildlife under the slogan 'We can save wild animals'. Meanwhile, 14 birds were recovered while being held for sale. Among the rescued birds are 2 pigeons, 4 Munias, 5 Shaliks and 3 Tia birds.
The operation was conducted on Sunday afternoon by Assistant Forest Conservator Kazi Tariqur Rahman of Coastal Forest Division Noakhali and Sadar Range Officer ASM Mohi Uddin Chowdhury.
Sadar Range Officer ASM Mohi Uddin Chowdhury confirmed the matter and said that Divisional Forest Officer Md. On the orders of Farid Mia, an operation was carried out in the district town to preserve wild animals. In front of the Deputy Commissioner's office during the operation, during the sale of birds. A person named Chalam was arrested. Later 14 birds in his custody were recovered.
He also said that bird seller Chalam is a resident of Gachbeyari area of Madaripur Sadar Upazila. During the interrogation, he admitted that he bought the birds from the neighboring Feni district and sold them in various places in Noakhali.