Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md. Shahab Uddin said Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, named after the Father of the Nation at Dulahazara in Cox’s Bazar, will be turned into one of the best safari parks in the world. He directed the concerned to take the necessary steps to turn it into an international standard safari park.

The environment and forest minister made the remarks while inspecting the Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park at Dulahazara in Cox’s Bazar on Saturday (March 13th).

The Minister of Forest inspected development works of Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park further development project (Phase II) and gave the overall direction of the various issues. He said that all the animals in the safari park should be provided with food, accommodation and overall security. Appropriate measures should also be taken to ensure the safety of the tourists visiting the safari park.

The Minister assured to provide minibuses for the convenience of tourists visiting the safari park. Earlier, the Minister visited Medhakchupia National Park and exchanged views with the forest rangers there.

During the visit, Cox’s Bazar-1 MP Zafar Alam, Secretary, Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change Ziaul Hasan NDC, Chief Conservator of Forests Md. Amir Hossain Chowdhury, Conservator of Forests of Chittagong Region Mohammad Abdul Awal Sarkar and others were present.