DHAKA, March 23, 2025 (BSS) - A 38-year-old man, Md Alamgir Hossain, was sent to jail today for killing a fishing cat in Dhanagora village in the Kudulgachhi union of Chuadanga.

The incident occurred in the afternoon on March 21, when Alamgir Hossain, along with two accomplices-Mintu, 35, and Md. Saiful Islam, 45-stabbled the fishing cat near the Manikdoya road, said a press release issued by the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change today.

A video of the killing went viral on Facebook, which triggered widespread outrage among netizens and prompted an investigation by the Forest Department.

In response to the viral video, a team from the Forest Department visited the site of the incident today.

After conducting an inspection, the Damurhuda upazila administration instructed the Darshana Police Station to file a case. Later the cops registered the case and arrested the main accused, Alamgir Hossain.

Alamgir Hossain was subsequently sent to jail.

Voluntary organizations Manabatar Jonno and Pankouri helped the authorities investigate the incident and raise awareness about wildlife protection.

Additionally, the Wildlife Management and Nature Conservation Division in Khulna distributed awareness leaflets about the conservation of fishing cats to promote the protection of this endangered species.