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7ft long dolphin found dead in Halda River

A Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica), over seven feet long, is found dead in Halda River of Chattogram’s Raozan upazila.

Writ petition seeks HC directives to protect Halda river dolphins

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned of the government to immediately take necessary steps to prevent killing Halda river dolphins and to protect them.

Capsize of Cargo Vessel / Govt bans Shela route

The sinking of a coal-laden vessel on Saturday has prompted the government to ban again the operation of all vessels in the Shela River, a dolphin sanctuary in the Sundarbans.

Nature Quest: Tale of two stranded dolphins

“A dolphin's smile is the greatest deception. It creates the illusion that they are always happy.” Originally stated by dolphin activist Richard O'Barry, these famous lines manage to throw some light on these majestic creatures of the aquatic ecosystem that have enthralled us for long, captivated the human mind and soul, inspired many movies and captured the imagination of children and adults alike.

Terrified dolphin throws itself at man’s feet to escape hunters in Japan (video)

Terrified Dolphin swims up to man to plead for him to rescue it from poachers.

May 24, 2020
May 24, 2020

7ft long dolphin found dead in Halda River

A Gangetic dolphin (Platanista gangetica), over seven feet long, is found dead in Halda River of Chattogram’s Raozan upazila.

May 11, 2020
May 11, 2020

Writ petition seeks HC directives to protect Halda river dolphins

A Supreme Court lawyer today filed a writ petition with the High Court seeking its directive on the authorities concerned of the government to immediately take necessary steps to prevent killing Halda river dolphins and to protect them.

March 22, 2016
March 22, 2016

Govt bans Shela route

The sinking of a coal-laden vessel on Saturday has prompted the government to ban again the operation of all vessels in the Shela River, a dolphin sanctuary in the Sundarbans.

February 26, 2016
February 26, 2016

Nature Quest: Tale of two stranded dolphins

“A dolphin's smile is the greatest deception. It creates the illusion that they are always happy.” Originally stated by dolphin activist Richard O'Barry, these famous lines manage to throw some light on these majestic creatures of the aquatic ecosystem that have enthralled us for long, captivated the human mind and soul, inspired many movies and captured the imagination of children and adults alike.

September 15, 2015
September 15, 2015

Terrified dolphin throws itself at man’s feet to escape hunters in Japan (video)

Terrified Dolphin swims up to man to plead for him to rescue it from poachers.