Baikka Beel, a birds' sanctuary in Hailhaor wetland covering areas in Srimangal and Sadar upazilas in Moulvibazar district, gets a new look after renovation.
Renovation of the bridge, watch tower, bathroom and aquarium on the banks and replacement of old photos in the photo gallery with new photos has given the place a fresh outlook.
At the same time, extensive renovation has been conducted on the potholes in the roads leading to Baikka Beel.
Claiming that so many renovation works have not been done at the same time before this, various curiosities had appeared in the minds of the locals.
To this end, Minnat Ali, former member secretary of Bara Gangina Resource Management Committee in Hailhaor, said that Bangabandhu's daughter Sheikh Rehana along with her family members visited Baikka Beel area on Monday afternoon.
As a result, the renovation work was done at such speed working day and night.
Dhaka TribuneLocals are rejoicing at the beauty of the place and hoping more tourists will visit Baikka Beel.
Jahangir Hossain Sardar, officer-in-charge (OC) of Srimangal police station, said that the Sheikh family members visited Srimangal on a personal visit. They were particularly interested in visiting Baikka Beel Hailhaor for visiting birds and local fish habitat.
That is why extensive renovations have been done on the bank of the waterbody, roads and surroundings. However, despite not saying anything for the sake of security, the people became curious seeing the car fleet on Monday.
Earlier, the upazila administration announced the ban on entry of tourists to Baikka Beel from December 26 to January 3, 2023 for beautification and renovation work.
Baikka Beel
Baikka Beel is a 425.15sqkm wetland that is home to numerous species of fish, birds and plants.
The beel (natural depression) hosts around 80 different species of fish and hundreds of species of birds. The entire water body is a massive 100 hectares. Hence it is able to house such a variety of creatures.
Dhaka TribuneIn 2003, the Bangladesh Ministry of Land declared its intention to develop the area as a sanctuary. An abundance of birds has been flocking to the area for a long time; since conservation efforts have started, it has seen an increase in bird migration during the winter.
The main attraction of Baikka Beel is the birds. Different kinds of storks, eagles, ducks and colourful birds flock to the wetlands in winter. The birds come for the fish that are plentiful in the water.
