A crocodile fitted with a satellite transmitter was released into the Charaputia canal of the Sundarbans East Forest Division yesterday afternoon.

The seven-foot-long, 12-year-old crocodile was released in the wild in the presence of officials from the Forest Department.

and Sarwar Alam Dipu, manager and project coordinator of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), along with other staff.

Speaking on the occasion, Azad Kabir, officer-in-charge of the Karamjal Wildlife Breeding Centre, said, "Through this research, we aim to gather data on the movement patterns, behaviour, and dietary habits of crocodiles. The population of crocodiles in the Sundarbans is steadily declining, and their reproductive capacity is also diminishing.

"This study is expected to contribute significantly to understanding their habits and improving their reproduction rates, ultimately aiding in the conservation of crocodiles in the Sundarbans."

This initiative is part of an ongoing research programme.

Earlier, between March 13 and 16, 2024, four saltwater crocodiles were fitted with satellite transmitters and released at four different locations within the Sundarbans.