Dhaka, May 26 -- The government is working towards a long-term and sustainable solution to the ongoing human-elephant conflict, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Ministry Adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said on Monday.

"The government is not an adversary but a supporter. We must be patient and work together to resolve this crisis," she said while speaking at a cheque distribution and exchange meeting held at Madhutila Ecopark in Sherpur.

"Humans are occupying the elephants' natural habitat, leading to a decrease in their food sources. Instead of planting eucalyptus and other foreign species, we must plant native trees that provide food for elephants," she said.

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