Muntasir Akash

The Buriganga River is a ground zero of the suckermouth catfish infestation, where regular culling is showing some success. PHOTO: MUHAMMAD TARIK HASAN
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Suckermouth catfish have overrun our rivers. Who’s fighting back?

Forest Department staff dart a critically endangered Asiatic black bear for rescue from illegal captivity at Shopnopuri. Several other bears remain in similar conditions, including in zoos managed by armed forces. Photo: Abdullah AS Sadique/ Bangladesh Forest Department
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Shutting down illegal menageries is bearing fruit. But that’s just the first step

The clouded leopard is a critically endangered animal in Bangladesh. PHOTO: MUNTASIR AKASH/SUFA
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The clouded leopard: Shadows in the canopy of Bangladesh

In recent times, 30 Capped Langurs were seized from illegal traffickers. There is no confident estimates on how many of these threatened animals live in our forests. Photo: Rasel Debbarma
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Hammered by illegal trafficking: The plight of Capped Langurs in Bangladesh

Human-dominated wetlands are hotbeds of human-fishing cat conflicts. Photo taken at Savar. Photo: Syed Abbas
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Beyond tigers: Fishing cats and the conservation challenge in Bangladesh

The Striped Hyena is facing extinction crisis in war-ridden Lebanon. Photo Jono Dashper/iNaturalist
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The Striped Hyena: An ode to the fading stripes of Lebanon

Destroying biodiversity hotspots, the Bangladeshi way
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Destroying biodiversity hotspots, the Bangladeshi way

Should we bring back wildlife on our banknotes?
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Should we bring back wildlife on our banknotes?

Rampant illegal bird trafficking: Bangladesh faces CITES suspension
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Rampant illegal bird trafficking: Bangladesh faces CITES suspension

The Isle of May is the largest colony of Atlantic Puffins on the east coast of Britain. Photo: MUNTASIR AKASH
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From storm to sunshine: Puffin-watching on the Isle of May

During breeding season, Northern Gannets develop a turquoise blue ring around their enchanting blue eyes. Photo: Muntasir Akash
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A rocky ride to Bass Rock’s gannet kingdom

Scottish Wildcats are now confined in the harsh and unforgiving Scottish Highlands. But this was not the case in the beginning. Photo: Collected
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Are Bangladesh’s small cats walking the same path as Scottish Wildcats?

The Cambridge University Botanic Garden is home to 8,000 plant species representing every corner of the globe, including this Jade Vine. PHOTO: ADHIP ADITYA
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A day out in the Cambridge University Botanic Garden