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RAJSHAHI, Oct 11, 2025 (BSS)-World Migratory Bird Day was observed in Rajshahi today (Saturday) with the call for taking immediate measures to protect the migratory birds and their habitats from pollution and other habitat depletion.
 
To mark the day, a cycle rally and street corner meeting were held at Shimla Park area in the city this afternoon showing love to the migratory birds.

Youth Action for Social Change (YASC), Barendra Youth Forum, Bangladesh Resource Centre for Indigenous Knowledge (BARCIK), Sabuj Sanghati, 0.6 Gravity Riders and Save Wild Life and Nature jointly organized the events.

The main theme for World Migratory Bird Day 2025 is "Shared Spaces: Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities." 

This theme focuses on how urban and rural areas can become better habitats for migratory birds by taking actions like improving city planning, reducing pollution, and minimizing threats such as collisions and light pollution.

The goal is to foster coexistence where both people and birds can thrive together in shared environments.

Participants stressed the importance of strengthening existing laws against bird hunting and poaching, and increasing the involvement of local 
administration to catch poachers. 

Discussions highlighted the crucial role migratory birds play in natural balance, such as insect and seed dispersal, nutrient cycling, and 
pollination. 

There is a strong call for creating safe havens and gardens with adequate security to ensure the survival and breeding of migratory birds. 

YASC President Shamiul Alim Shaon, General Secretary Atiqur Rahman, BARCIK Coordinator Shahidul Islam, cultural activist Waliur Rahman Babu, Adibashi Juba Parishad President Upen Rabidas, President of Save Wildlife and Nature Imrul Kayesh, among others, addressed the meeting. 

The discussants unequivocally called for highlighting the impact of light and plastic pollution on migratory birds and their habitats; and protecting nature and natural resources through adopting time-befitting and effective measures for conservation of biodiversity.

 
 They also unanimously underlined the need for creating gardens with adequate protection and security for migratory birds to ensure their safe living and breeding. 

Referring to various initiatives taken by the government for the conservation of birds, BARCIK Coordinator Shahidul Islam said that out of about 710 species of birds including resident and migratory birds in Bangladesh, 650 species of birds have been included in the schedule of Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act.
 
 The Birds which migrate from one place to another during a certain time of the year are known as migratory birds. These creatures play a significant role in maintaining ecological equilibrium.