Kolkata, Apr 5 (PTI) Bangladesh today proposed a joint tiger census with India in the Sunderbans to arrive at an accurate estimate of the number of big cats there.
"The tigers of the Sunderbans are no respector of borders. They roam freely in both the Bangladesh and Indian sides, making tiger census almost as difficult as counting crows. So, there must be a joint tiger census with Bangladesh and India," Environment and Forest Minister of Bangladesh Hasan Mahmud told newsmen.
In reply to a question, Mahmud said the last tiger census carried out in Bangladesh in 2004 estimated the number of the big cats at 440. The figure now stands at 450.
Mahmud, who earlier called on West Bengal Chief Minister Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee, said he had requested the latter's support in voting Sunderbans as the 7th wonder of the world.
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Bangla for joint tiger census with India
STAFF WRITER 20:58 HRS IST
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