Tk 2 Crore Paid as Compensation to Wildlife Conflict Victims

The Ministry of Environment, Forest, and Climate Change has provided financial compensation over Taka 2 crore to 494 individuals affected by wildlife incidents across the country. Adviser of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry Syeda Rizwana Hasan disclosed the information during a press conference held at the Bangladesh Secretariat here. She stated that the compensation has been provided under the Compensation for Loss of Life and Property Regulations 2021. "The government is actively working to promote sustainable environmental protection through public awareness and community participation," she said. She also noted that a specialist committee has been formed in Chattogram to resolve ongoing human-elephant conflicts. Additionally, actions are being taken against extortion activities involving domesticated elephants, she said.