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146 elephants died in Bangladesh over nine years, minister says
Original: 146 elephants died between 2016–2025: environment minister
Bangladesh's environment minister has reported that 146 elephants died in the country between 2016 and 2025. The figure highlights ongoing concerns over elephant conservation, as the animals face threats from habitat loss, human-elephant conflict and poaching. Bangladesh hosts a small wild elephant population, and conservationists have repeatedly called for stronger protection measures along elephant corridors and border areas.
Why now: The minister's disclosure of the death toll has drawn attention to the plight of elephants in Bangladesh and the state of conservation efforts.
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