World Elephant Day: Bangladesh faces crisis with fewer than 300 wild elephants
On World Elephant Day, concerns grow over the shrinking habitat and declining population of wild elephants in Bangladesh.
The Business Standard12 August 2026, 8:55 PM0 readsAMP
As global elephant populations continue to decline, Bangladesh is struggling to protect its critically endangered wild elephants. With fewer than 300 individuals remaining, the species faces a severe threat due to habitat loss. This reduction in natural territory is increasingly forcing elephants into dangerous encounters with human populations, leading to frequent fatalities.
