Avifauna Conservation (Birds of Prey, Migratory Flyway Surveys, Bird Census and Ringing)
Project Duration:
February 2021 – March 2023
Implementing Organization:
IUCN Bangladesh Country Office
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OverviewImplemented by IUCN Bangladesh in cooperation with the Bangladesh Forest Department, this project (2021–2023) delivered a multi-component programme to strengthen avifauna conservation across Bangladesh. The work combined nationwide surveys and targeted site actions focused on raptors, migratory bird flyway sites, and broader bird monitoring and ringing activities. Across its components, the project supported evidence generation...
Identifying Threats to Waterbirds and Taking Action with Fishers at Tanguar Haor (Bangladesh)
Project Duration:
December 2023 – Present
Implementing Organization:
Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
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OverviewSince 2023, this project has focused on identifying threats to waterbirds at Tanguar Haor, a Ramsar site in Bangladesh, and taking practical steps to reduce risks in key foraging and roosting areas. With support from local authorities, the initiative has removed illegal fishing gear from sensitive wetland zones and worked directly with local fishers to...
Celebrating World Migratory Bird Day with Local Communities to Raise Awareness in Bangladesh
Project Duration:
September 2023 – Present
Implementing Organization:
Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
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OverviewSince 2023, this initiative has celebrated World Migratory Bird Day with local communities in Bangladesh to raise awareness of migratory birds and the wetlands they depend on. The project uses public engagement and outreach to build understanding of migration and conservation needs, encouraging local stewardship and community support for long-term protection of habitats important for...
Community-based Conservation Efforts for Waterbirds in Coastal Bangladesh
Project Duration:
September 2023 – Present
Implementing Organization:
Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
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Since 2023, this project has supported waterbird conservation in coastal Bangladesh through community engagement and practical awareness-raising. Activities include outreach with local school students, fishers, and community members on the importance of waterbirds and wetland habitats, supported by distribution of educational materials. The project promotes more sustainable practices among groups that depend on wetlands for...
Migration Ecology of Eurasian Curlew and Whimbrel in the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta (Bangladesh)
Project Duration:
September 2021 – December 2023
Implementing Organization:
Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
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This project studied the migration ecology of Eurasian Curlew and Whimbrel in the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta in Bangladesh (2021–2023). It aimed to identify migratory routes, breeding areas, habitat-use patterns, and key stopover sites, with attention to how these species use the delta during the non-breeding period. Field activities included population monitoring and behavioural observations, alongside tracking...
Migration Ecology of Black-tailed Godwits in the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta (Bangladesh)
Project Duration:
September 2021 – Present
Implementing Organization:
Department of Zoology, Jagannath University
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Since 2021, this project has investigated the migration ecology of Black-tailed Godwits in the Ganges–Brahmaputra–Meghna Delta in Bangladesh. It focuses on mapping migratory movements, identifying key non-breeding sites and stopovers, and clarifying which subspecies use Bangladesh during the non-breeding season. Field activities include population monitoring, behavioural observations, and satellite tracking to understand site use and...