Focusing on empowering the aspiring wildlife researchers, leading environmental conservation organization WildTeam’s two-day workshop titled ‘Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme’ was inaugurated on Sunday at the Padma Conference Room, Cosmos Centre in the capital’s Malibagh. The workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, design and conduct successful wildlife research projects, covering a range of topics including the principles of research design, field data collection techniques, data analysis, and report writing. The workshop is also designed to provide the participants with the latest tools and technologies used in wildlife research, including GPS tracking, remote sensing, and camera traps. On Sunday morning, the workshop was formally launched with an inaugural speech session, followed by the introduction to the course module. Imran Ahmed, Conservator of Forests, Wildlife and Nature Conservation Circle, Bangladesh Forest Department joined the introductory session as the guest of honor. Read more: Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation: WildTeam hosting workshop at Cosmos Centre on Feb 26-27 Chaired by Enayetullah Khan, Founder of WildTeam and Chairman of Cosmos Foundation, the introductory session was moderated by Dr Md Anwarul Islam, CEO and spokesperson for WildTeam and also joined by.Caren Blume, Head of Development Section, the Embassy of Germany in Dhaka, and Dr Elke Hellstern, Member of the Programme Council, Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme at the KFW Development Bank, Germany.

Dhaka, Feb 25 (UNB) – WildTeam, a leading environmental conservation organization, is set to host a two-day workshop titled ‘Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme’ on February 26 and 27 at the Padma Conference Room, Cosmos Center in Malibagh, Dhaka. The workshop aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to plan, design and conduct successful wildlife research projects. The WildTeam workshop is an exclusive collaboration with the Bangladesh Forest Department, Wildlife Trust of India, Jahangirnagar University, Dhaka University, Jagannath University, and Noakhali University of Science and Technology. Participants with an interest in wildlife research, including research students, researchers, and professionals will have the opportunity to learn from experienced researchers and practitioners in the field of wildlife biology and conservation. This will be the first time that researchers from India and Bangladesh will gather and share their thoughts, knowledge, and practice initiatives on what should be done for the betterment of wildlife conservation. Also Read: 300 sheltered at WildTeam’s Conservation Biology Centre during Sitrang Imran Ahmed, Conservator of Forests, Wildlife and Nature Conservation Circle, Bangladesh Forest Department, will join the workshop as the guest of honour, while the workshop will be chaired by Enayetullah Khan, Founder of WildTeam and Chairman of Cosmos Foundation. The workshop will cover a range of topics, including the principles of research design, field data collection techniques, data analysis, and report writing. In addition, participants will learn about the latest tools and technologies used in wildlife research, including GPS tracking, remote sensing, and camera traps. A total of 50 participants are set to join the two-day workshop, from 9:30 am to 5:00 pm on day one (February 26) and 10:00 am to 4:45 pm on day two (February 27). “We are thrilled to host this workshop and provide participants with the skills and knowledge they need to conduct successful wildlife research,” said Professor Dr Md Anwarul Islam, CEO and spokesperson for WildTeam. “We believe that this workshop will be an excellent opportunity for participants to learn from experienced researchers and practitioners and to network with others in the field.” The event includes all workshop materials, refreshments, and lunch on both days. Participants will also receive certificates at the closing ceremony of this exclusive workshop. About WildTeam: WildTeam is a leading environmental organization committed to protecting wildlife and their habitats. The organization's mission is to work with communities, governments, and other stakeholders to promote sustainable wildlife conservation and management practices.  

The 18thAnnual General Meeting (AGM) of WildTeam, a conservation organization, was held at its head office at Cosmos Centre, Malibagh, Dhaka, on Thursday.  The AGM elected a five-member executive committee comprising Mr Enam Ul Haque as the Chairman of the board, Mr Md. Shamsur Rahman as the Vice-chairman, Professor Dr Md. Anwarul Islam as the General Secretary, Professor Dr Gawsia Wahidunnessa Chowdhury as the Treasurer, and Mr Enayetullah Khan as a member. Among others, Professor M Harunur Rashid, Professor Dr Nitish Chandra Debnath, Professor Dr Mizan R Khan, Professor Dr Mohammad Abdul Aziz, Professor Dr Ismot Ara and Ms Alifa Bintha Haque who are also the members, congratulated the executive committee. Also read:  Ban on entering Sundarbans: 2 lakh families pushed into financial hardship The AGM unanimously nominated Ms Nahar Khan, Director, UNB, and Vice President, Cosmos Group, as a member of the WildTeam. She was welcomed to the board by all. WildTeam is carrying out its activities to improve the conservation status of key animal species and habitats in Bangladesh and developing partnerships, tools, and platforms to build the capacity of organizations and individuals to carry out effective conservation in the country. WildTeam was able to engage communities in the Sundarbans with support from Bangladesh Forest Department, USAID, US Fish and Wildlife Service, Zoological Society of London, IUCN-KfW, and others to conserve tigers there. WildTeam team is now working in almost all the 76 villages of the Sundarbans with its volunteers: 340 Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT) members, 55 BaghBandhus (friends of tigers), and 50 TigerScouts. Also read: Sundarbans Day: Biodiversity under threat as salinity increases At present WildTeam is implementing IUCN-KfW’s Integrated Tiger Habitat Conservation Programme Phase II, in collaboration with the Wildlife Trust of India and Jahangirnagar University, in the Sundarbans.

A 10-feet python was released in the Sundarbans after being rescued by  members of Village Tiger Response Team (VTRT) and WildTeam, wildlife conservation organization, at North Tafalbari village in Sarankhola Upazila Tuesday afternoon. Locals spotted the python in a pond of Jiten Gain of the village and informed the Forest Department. On information, VTRT members rushed to the spot and rescued the python weighing 20-25 kg. Read: Python released in Kaptai National Park Md. Shamsul Arefin, Assistant Conservator of Forests (ACF) of Sarankhola Range, said the python might have entered the locality in search of food. On December 13, another python was caught by local people at Zilbunia village of Sarankhola Upazila and then it was released in the Sundarbans. According to the Forest Department, over 100 pythons were rescued in the last one year from different adjacent areas of the Sundarbans.

The Noazesh Knowledge Centre (NKC) of WildTeam arranged a five-day basic online training on Ecological Data Analysis With R.

An interactive live conversation was held with Alifa Bintha Haque on Facebook Live to celebrate “World Oceans Day 2020”.    The session was organised by the country’s knowledge hub Noazesh Knowledge Centre and WildTeam.   Alifa, one of the leading researchers of marine animals especially Sharks and Rays of Bay of Bengal, shared her journey towards sharks and rays research and conservation in Bangladesh.    She shared her experience on sharks and rays research in Bangladesh and abroad, said a press release on Tuesday.   Alifa talked about biodiversity of Bay of Bengal, contribution of marine fisheries, blue economy and its impact, contribution of ocean based industries like shipping, fishing, and tourism to the economy.

Wildlife conservation organisation WildTeam on Friday celebrated the World Environment Day with a call to encourage worldwide awareness and action for the protection of wildlife and the environment.

WildTeam, a non-profit organisation, distributed food among 300 people who took shelter at Wildteam Conservation Biology Centre, a community based training centre of the organisation, at Joymoni village in Mongla upazila in Bagerhat district on Saturday night.