, Feb. 1 -- Environment Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan has said fishing cats and all other endangered species must be protected from cruelty as this is not merely an issue of animal rights but a crucial step toward environmental protection.

"Offenders must be held accountable and brought to justice," she said at a discussion and award ceremony organised by the Forest Department on the occasion of World Fishing Cat Day 2025 on Saturday.

"Killing fishing cats simply because they prey on poultry is unjust. If this continues, the species will face extinction. Raising public awareness is essential. Every species plays a role in nature and it is our responsibility to ensure their survival," she said.

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