Dhaka, April 9 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan on Wednesday said that those responsible for the disappearance of rare animals at Gazipur Safari Park will face severe punishment.

"Not just termination of employment, but punishment should be such that no one dares to commit such negligence in the future," the adviser said during a briefing with the press after visiting the Gazipur Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujib Safari Park, UNB reports.

Referring to the recent incident of missing animals, the adviser said that the disappearance of a lemur indicates a gap in management. "After speaking with those responsible, I have identified shortcomings in the CCTV and security systems," she added.

She also mentioned that a strong investigative co...