This document discusses protected areas in Bangladesh and their management. It defines protected areas according to IUCN and lists the categories of protected areas in Bangladesh. It then lists and describes 37 protected areas in Bangladesh. It outlines key management principles for protected areas, including having clear purposes and objectives, participatory and adaptive approaches, effective implementation and evaluation. It also lists 21 specific management practices for protected areas, such as having legal status, management plans, law enforcement, research, staff training, resource management and monitoring.

1. Protected areas of Bangladesh and other
countries: management principles and practices
Submitted by:
Tarique Bin Aziz
BSc. (Honors) in Zoology
MSc. In Wildlife and Biodiversity Conservation
Jagannath University

2. Protected Area
According to IUCN (2008), A protected area is a clearly
defined geographical space, recognized, dedicated and
managed, through legal or other effective means, to achieve
the long term conservation of nature with associated
ecosystem services and cultural values.

3. Protected area categories
According to IUCN (1994):
1. Strict Nature Reserve/Wilderness Area
2. National Park
3. Natural Monument
4. Habitat/Species Management Area
5. Protected Landscape/Seascape
6. Managed Resource Protected Area

4. According to Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2012 :
1. National Park
2. Sanctuary
3. Eco park
4. Botanical garden
5. Community
6. Safari Park
7. Kunjaban

5. Plate 1: Map of Protected areas of Bangladesh

6. Protected areas of Bangladesh
The Wildlife and Nature Conservation Circle (WNCC) with
funding from Strengthening Regional Cooperation for
Wildlife Protection (SRCWP) Project carried out
Management Effectiveness Tracking Tool (METT) assessment
for 37 (thirty seven) forest protected areas of the country.
The list of Protected areas of Bangladesh are-

7. • Altadighi National Park
• Baroiyadhala National Park
• Birgonj National Park
• Bhawal National Park
• Char Kukri Mukri Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chandpai Wildlife Sanctuary
• Chunati Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dudhpukuria Dophachari Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dhaingmari Wildlife Sanctuary
• Dudmukhi Wildlife Sanctuary
• Fasiakhali Wildlife Sanctuary
• Himchari National Park

8. • Hazarikhil Wildlife Sanctuary
• Kadigarh National Park
• Khadim Nagar National Park
• Kaptai National Park
• Lawachara National Park
• Medha Kachchhapia National Park
• Madhupur National Park
• Nababgonj National Park
• Nijhum Dweep National Park
• Nagarbari-Mohongonj (Dolphin) Wildlife Sanctuary
• Nazirgonj (Dolphin) Wildlife Sanctuary
• Pablakhali Wildlife Sanctuary

9. • Rema Kalenga Wildlife Sanctuary
• Ramsagar National Park
• Sangu Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sundarban East Wildlife Sanctuary
• Satchari National Park
• Shilonda-Nagdemra (Dolphin) Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sonachar Wildlife Sanctuary
• Shingra National Park
• Sundarban South Wildlife Sanctuary
• Sundarban West Wildlife Sanctuary
• Teknaf Wildlife Sanctuary
• Tengragiri Wildlife Sanctuary

10. Management principles
1. The priorities should be consistent with the protected
area’s IUCN category.
2. Planners should clearly identify the purpose, scope,
resources and staff available for the planning project.
3. Adopted approaches and processes should be:
 Respectful of the laws, customs and values of the
society concerned.
 Participatory at a level that matches the interests and
concerns of stakeholders.
 Adaptive in the implementation, assessment,
refinement and modifications of objectives and
actions.

11. 4. Effective linkages should be established like-
 Strategic planning occurs at the organizational and regional
levels.
 Specific planning occurs at the local level.
 Explicit linkages are present between objectives and actions
and outcomes.
5. Effective implementation of actions arises from:
 Availability of suitable trained staff to guide the planning
process and implement the plan.
 Links between actions, available resources, the budget
process and performance evaluation.

12. 6. Formal evaluation involves:
 Lines of responsibility in the managing agency.
 Mechanisms for formal recognition of objectives that
have been met and completed.
 Clear guidelines for reviewing plans, objectives and
actions.
7. Management plans need to:
 Be accessible and easy to read.
 Be concise yet comprehensive.
 Identify and focus on the significant values and issues.
 Identify how performance of management under the
plan will be assessed.

13. Management practices
1. Legal status
2. Rules and regulations
3. Objectives
4. Design
5. Management plan
6. Planning for land and water use
7. Law enforcement
8. Research

14. 9. Staff members and their training
 Law & enforcement
 Arms & ammunition
 PA surveillance
 Wildlife survey
 Habitat management
10. Maintenance of equipment
11. Education and awareness
12. Indigenous or local people
13. State and commercial neighbors

15. 14. Fees
15. Regular works plan / Annual Development Plan
16. Visitor facilities
17. Protection system
18. Resource management
19. Management of budget
20. Monitoring and evaluation
21. Commercial Tourism operations

16. Conclusion
If planning is good, inputs are provided, and
processes are better maintained, better outputs and
outcomes can be achieved.

17. Thank you…!