Muntasir Akash

Bangladesh, which already has two safari parks, has started contemplating its third one in a remote bordering tropical forest. But there are other, more effective ways of wildlife conservation. PHOTO: MUNTASIR AKASH
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Beyond safari parks: Rethinking conservation investment in Bangladesh

Serows, nick-named ‘goat-antelopes’, are stocky in build with powerful legs adapted for agile climbing. PHOTO: RALF’S WILDLIFE AND WILD PLACES
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A successful serow rescue and release in Bangladesh

Mugger crocodiles are among the most docile crocodile species. Considered extinct, one was ‘rescued’ near Pabna in 2018, after 50 years. But rescued from what? PHOTO: MUNTASIR AKASH
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'Successfully rescued' or 'forcefully removed'? Reclaiming Bangladesh’s rivers prove difficult for crocodilians

Mountain gorillas are vulnerable species, only found in the willderness. Photo: Muntasir Akash
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Against all odds: My encounters with mountain gorillas in Rwanda

Marbled cats are evolutionarily connected to large cats. Photo: Collected
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Understanding the marbled cat: Asia’s most arboreal feline

The snow leopard is the apex predator in the Himalayas. Photo: COLLECTED
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Mystical guardians of the Himalayas: The enigmatic snow leopards

Antelpes are incredibly biodiverse across Asia and Africa. Photo: Collected
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Graceful antelopes: Masters of speed and elegance

Of Hill Tracts, expeditions, tigers and wondrous wildlife: A Monirul Khan masterpiece
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Of Hill Tracts, expeditions, tigers and wondrous wildlife: A Monirul Khan masterpiece

The binturong is a completely harmless animal. Photo taken at Lawachara National Park. Photo: Mohammed Mostafa Feeroz
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Marvellous and mysterious: The binturongs of Bangladesh

Photo: Collected
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Plants with painted leaves: Exploring the exquisite beauty of Begonias

The foxtail orchid, one of the most common, popular, and easygoing species, is being heavily extracted from Bangladesh forests. Photo: Wikimedia Commons
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Imbalanced: Of astounding orchid diversity, laissez-faire trade, and lax conservation in Bangladesh

Caladiums: The perfect aroid for decor with the vibrant leaves and unique texture.
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Aroids: The fascinating world of plants with strange flowers

Photo: eBird
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Vulture poisoning exposes flaws in our conservation efforts