No dogs to be relocated from Banani DOHS

After two weeks of confusion, Banani DOHS society gave a formal letter ensuring no dogs would be culled or relocated. 

The decision came after a recent council meeting.

A member of Banani Old DOHS Animal Welfare Organization (BODAWO) confirmed this matter to Dhaka Tribune on Monday. 

The council also dedicated a space for the only unsterilized dog to give birth in December. 

Vaccination and sterilization of the remaining dog will follow. 

On October 27, activists from various animal welfare groups held a protest over concerns of culling, relocating, or confining stray dogs in the residential area.

A day later, three dogs were poisoned by unknown individuals. A vet treated the dogs, and all of them are well now.

Dhaka Tribune published an article about the concerns on October 29. 

Bangladesh's Animal Welfare Act, 2019 prohibits the culling or relocation of stray animals, mandating penalties of up to six months imprisonment, a Tk10,000 fine, or both. 

The act further states that, if a violation occurs, governing body members of any responsible organization will be held accountable.