Beanibazar, Dec. 8 -- With winter already underway, Beanibazar in Sylhet is witnessing an alarming disappearance of migratory birds.

Once a vibrant winter habitat, the region's wetlands, including the Muria Haor and several small and large beels, are now largely devoid of the seasonal visitors.

Local residents said that despite the seasonal chill, migratory birds have almost vanished this year.

Waterbodies, reservoirs, canals and rivers in the upazila no longer echo with their familiar calls.

Even a decade ago, various wetlands, rivers, creeks and canals across Beanibazar teemed with numerous species of migratory birds as soon as winter approached.

But with forest areas shrinking and natural habitats deteriorating, the birds appear t...