Another official of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur has been shunted out as the probe into the recent animal deaths continues. Md Sarwar Hossain Khan, the wildlife supervisor of the park, was transferred, and Md Helim Rayhan, the wildlife ranger of Rajshahi, has been appointed in his place, said Dipankar Bar, senior information officer of the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Earlier, three officials -- the project director, the veterinary officer, and in-charge of the park -- were removed from their posts to ensure an impartial investigation into the deaths of the animals. Also read: CID probes Safari park animals' deaths So far this year, 11 zebras, one lioness and a tiger have died at the park. Of them, 10 zebras died between January 2 and 24. The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has already formed a five-member committee to find out the cause of the zebra deaths and fix accountability. It has been given 10 days to submit a report. Meanwhile, on Monday, a team from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) visited the park and collected samples for tests at its laboratory. Also read: Safari Park animal deaths: Minister promises strict action against anyone found involved

Exemplary actions will be taken against anyone found involved or responsible for the recent deaths of animals at Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park in Gazipur. Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin made the remark on Sunday during  a visit to the Safari Park. The minister said a five-member probe body has been formed already and they have been given 10 days to submit a report. Also read: Animals at safari park died from bacteria:Minister “In the neutral probe if anyone or their irresponsibility is found liable for the death of animals at the Safari Park the ministry will take exemplary measures against them and will bring them under law,” he said. Shahab Uddin said the deaths of so many animals in such a short period is very saddening. Regarding the developments in thwe investigation, the minister said already the body parts of the deceased animals have been sent to different labs and the Safari Park authority is consulting specialist doctors to prevent such deaths. Also read: Now African lioness dies at Gazipur Safari Park Project director, veterinary officer and in-charge of the park have been removed from their posts to ensure an impartial investigation, he said. So far this year, 11 zebras, one lioness and a tiger died at the Gazipur Safari Park. Of them 10 zebras died from January 2 to 24.