KHULNA, Feb 1, 2026 (BSS) - Forest guards arrested two deer poachers alongwith trapping equipment from a river of the Katka forest area in the easternSundarbans and seized a trawler used in the illegal hunting. The arrested poachers were identified as Abdul Malek Akon, 60, and AbdulKalam Hang, 55. During a search of the trawler, the forest guards recovered about 500 feet ofdeer snares. The forest guards said the poachers were returning after hunting deer insidethe Sundarbans. Sensing the presence of the forest guards, they threw the deer meat into theriver under the cover of darkness.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha February 01, 2026 12:55 UTC