Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said that the construction of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila will open a new horizon in wildlife conservation.

The construction of the Safari Park will attract foreign tourists, create employment, and above all improve the quality of life of the people in the area.  He said that the Safari Park will be built here ensuring the safety of the people living in the area.

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The minister said in a video message to the people of his constituency from his official residence after Ecnec approving the 'Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, Moulvibazar (1st phase)' project for the construction of a safari park at Lathila in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar on Thursday (November 9).

He said that measures will be taken to preserve endangered wildlife of Bangladesh in this safari park.  A natural habitat for wildlife especially elephants, mechho cats, banrui, khatleji monkeys, asami monkeys, gandhakulas, maya deer, bespectacled Hanuman, bears and porcupines will be created.

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Opportunities for education and research on wildlife conservation and management will be created.

Helpless orphans and rescued critically-endangered elephants will be treated by setting up elephant rescue centers.  Safe shelters will be developed for endangered species of wildlife such as tigers, rhinos, lions, crocodiles, gharials, para deer, sambar deer, nilgai and bears.

The forest minister said that wildlife hospitals will be established for the treatment of injured and rescued wildlife and public awareness will be created about wildlife conservation.

Excavation of ponds and lakes to improve habitat for aquatic and migratory birds and ensure food security for wildlife and planting of fruit trees, grasslands and various species of trees to improve habitat.

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Plantation of one lakh saplings for conservation of rare and endangered plant species, construction of retaining walls on hill slopes and foothills to prevent soil erosion.  Also, the Natural History Museum and Nature Observation Center will be constructed here.

The project to install a two kilometers long cable car in Madhabkunda Eco Park is awaiting Ecnec approval, he said.