Dhaka, Aug. 8 -- When we met the Dutch Ambassador, Andre Carstens, about a year ago, we had no idea how deeply the Sundarbans-and its iconic Bengal Tiger-would capture his heart. At the time, he had simply expressed a wish to visit the forest. That wish quickly turned into action. Not once, but twice, he journeyed into the wild, choosing two wheels over comfort, pedaling with the purpose of raising awareness and funds for tiger conservation. It wasn't just a gesture-it was a statement.

Through his bicycle march, and through his words and actions, the Ambassador has become more than a well-wisher. He is a true friend of tigers.

Just last Saturday, 2nd August, at the farewell reception of the Tiger Golf Club at Radisson Hotel, he sang a s...