The tigress that was rescued after being trapped  and seriously injured. Photo: BSS

KHULNA, Feb 20, 2026 (BSS) - The tigress that was rescued after being trapped 
and seriously injured is expected to be released back into her natural 
habitat in the Sundarbans as early as March, officials said.

The animal has shown significant recovery after receiving about 45 days of 
treatment at the rescue centre in Khulna City. 

Veterinarians reported that the tigress is now largely out of danger and 
gradually regaining normal behaviour, though further treatment is still 
required before release.

According to forest officials, medications and injections are being 
administered regularly along with a monitored feeding plan. Specialists are 
optimistic that the tigress will become fully fit for release next month.

Conservator of Forests for the Khulna region, Imran Ahmed, told BSS that the 
treatment is being carried out under the close supervision of the Forest 
Department's veterinary team, led by Dr. Hatem Sazzad Julkar Nine.
 
He added that releasing the tigress prematurely could jeopardize her 
recovery, so authorities are waiting for complete healing.

The tigress had suffered three major complications, including a severe injury 
to her left leg caused by a snare set for deer. The trap damaged veins and 
nerves, initially obstructing blood circulation and making hunting 
impossible. 

Although circulation has returned to normal, full recovery of tissues will 
take more time. The wound is now drying, and the tigress has resumed near-
normal movement.

Officials stressed that, as a fully wild animal never accustomed to human 
contact, maintaining a safe distance during rehabilitation is essential.

The tigress was found trapped on January 3, 2025, near the Chandpai area of 
the Sundarbans. 

A specialist team from Dhaka rescued the animal the following day, sedated 
it, freed it from the snare, and transferred it to the Khulna rescue 
facility, where treatment has continued under expert monitoring.