ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF ILLEGAL TRADE IN ENDANGERED SPECIES: BANGLADESH’S COMPLIANCE WITH INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

Abstract

Bangladesh is one of the world's most environmentally vulnerable countries. As a result, a diverse array of environmental crimes and harms can be identified in Bangladesh. Wildlife trafficking has grown significantly in Bangladesh during the last few years. The impacts of illegal trade on the environment can be wide-ranging. Despite the fact that wildlife trafficking is a significant and geographically widespread problem in Bangladesh, it may not be given much priority or not seen as an urgent or important issue, or even if acknowledged, it may not be taken into consideration. In Bangladesh, the government also takes initiatives to meet the challenges towards the protection of wildlife. Additionally, Bangladesh's national legislation and the role of law enforcement agencies in combating wildlife trafficking are insufficient to prevent this crime. In particular, this proposed thesis aims to addresses the challenges for combatting this crime and the adverse effects of the trade and trafficking on the environment. This research focuses on the relevant laws prevailing in Bangladesh in case of the protection of wildlife and how effective they are. The study is qualitative in its nature, and the study is based on various kinds of primary and secondary sources of data. This paper recommended as where the Act should be amended, protection of wildlife and controlling wildlife trafficking has been highlighted based on the research findings. Finally, emphasis has been made for the immediate requirements of Act to ensure complete protection of wildlife in Bangladesh.