4 Street Performers Detained in Kalapara with 4 Wild Monkeys

4 Street Performers Detained in Kalapara with 4 Wild Monkeys on Saturday 31 October 2026

Patuakhali : Members of the Kalapara branch of 'Animal Lovers of Patuakhali' have detained four street performers in Kalapara, Patuakhali, who were in possession of four wild monkeys. They were apprehended on Saturday at 11:00 AM near the town’s bridge-side CNG stand, with the assistance of the Forest Department. Each of the rescued monkeys is estimated to be between 15 and 20 years old.

The detained individuals are Md. Mostak (50), Md. Lokman (40), Md. Liton Mir (55), and Md. Kamrul (50)—all from Mirsharai, Chattogram. For a long time, they have been traveling across various parts of the country, using these monkeys to stage street performances. They were later released by the Forest Department after signing a written undertaking (bond) promising not to engage in any further activities involving the exploitation of wildlife.

Bayezid Munshi, team leader of the Kalapara branch of 'Animal Lovers of Patuakhali,' stated that the performers and the monkeys were apprehended following a tip-off. With the assistance of the Forest Department, the monkeys will be released into a protected forest area.

It should be noted that under the Wildlife (Conservation and Security) Act, 2026, the hunting, rearing, keeping in captivity, buying/selling, or transporting of any wild animal without a valid license is a punishable offense. - Gofran Palash