Dhaka, March 3 -- Environment, Forest and Climate Change Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Monday said that the government has taken initiatives to revive the species that have gone extinct from the country as part of its efforts to conserve wildlife.

She said efforts to reintroduce peacocks have already begun, with some being released in safari parks, and steps are underway to reintegrate them into their natural habitat, reports BSS.

In addition, the environment adviser said, a nature-friendly afforestation project covering 150 acres has been planned in the Madhupur Sal Forest.

She made the remarks while speaking as the chief guest at a discussion at the Forest Department headquarters in Agargaon here, marking World Wildlife Day 2025.

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