Ministry issues 19 directives to protect Tanguar and Hakaluki haors
The Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has issued 19 directives to protect the Tanguar and Hakaluki haors, two of the most ecologically sensitive wetlands in Bangladesh.
The ministry stated today (10 November) that the directives have been issued under the authority of the Bangladesh Water Act 2013, in accordance with the country's international environmental commitments.
According to a media release, the Tanguar and Hakaluki Haor Protection Order aims to prevent environmental degradation caused by uncontrolled tourism, illegal navigation, sand extraction, banned fishing nets, destruction of aquatic forests, excessive pesticide use, and waste discharge.
The directives are:
The ministry warned that any violation of the protection order will be treated as a punishable offence under the Bangladesh Water Act 2013.