Report Topic: National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh and

Bangladesh National Zoo

Course Title: Introduction to Environment Science

Course Code: ENV107
Sec: 15

Prepared by
Name: Bishal Saha
ID: 1811974030

Prepared for
Professor Dr. Md. Younus Mia
Department of Environment Science and Management
North South University
29 Nov 2019, we went flied trip (National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh and
Bangladesh National Zoo) with our sir (Dr. Md. Younus Mia). Now I am pleased
to submit herewith my report about National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh and
Bangladesh National Zoo as a requirement for partial fulfillment of the course
Env107. In this report, I am tried to implement my learning from this course. It
will enhance my future skills. Despite many limitations, I am tried my best to make
this report accurate and reliable. The contents of this report concentrate on
everything as per the outline. However, there may be some mistakes or lacking due
to some limitations. Therefore, I would be highly obliged if you would kindly
consider my limitations. If you have any enquiry or dilemmas regarding the
contents of the report, I am grateful to receive your advice. Thank you for giving
us the opportunity to have a practical knowledge.
 National Botanical Garden of Bangladesh

Introduction:
The National Botanic Garden of Bangladesh and the Bangladesh National Herbarium make up
the largest plant conservation center in Bangladesh, with an area of around 84 hectares (210
acres). It is located at Mirpur in Dhaka, beside the Dhaka Zoo. It was established in 1961. It is
one of the greatest botanic gardens of Bangladesh, a knowledge center for nature lovers and
botanists and a tourist destination. The herbarium has a scientific collection of approximately
100,000 preserved specimens of plants.

Maintenance:
The garden is well planned and provides learning and recreational facilities adjacent to the
Dhaka Zoo. It is divided into 57 sections, and is managed by Forest Department under Ministry
of Environment and Forests, Government of Bangladesh.

Ticket price:
20 takas

Collection of plants and trees:

Bangladesh National Herbarium's collection of plant and tree species is large. The garden houses
about 56,000 individual trees, herbs, and shrubs including a huge collection of aquatic plants.
Rare and exotic plant species in the garden include:
 Anthurium
 Camphor)
 Rabbit fern
 Dambia
 White rangan
 Little mussanda
 Victoria amazonica
Green House:
Green houses are the places
where plants are grown in
optimum temperatures. Plants at
early stages of growth and some
rare species require only certain
amount of heat. So, to protect
such types of plants green
houses are build in botanical
gardens.

Advantages of Botanical Garden:

Botanical gardens should be managed to provide a rich, overall experience that promotes
relaxation, in addition to maintaining a healthy, interesting, and diverse collection of plant
materials that enables visitors to experience new plants and enables opportunities for learning.

Disadvantages of Botanical Garden:

Energy

Botanic gardens require more energy for the electrical equipment needed, than normal house
gardens. Botanic gardens bring plants from different areas of the world together. Maintaining the
flowers at optimal health in a neutral environment will take more than simple gardening. Special
equipment is used to neutralize the soil for the different species and give the plants their required
nutrients.

Plant Knowledge

Keeping a botanic garden requires intermediate to advanced knowledge of horticulture and

plants. This garden brings together a wide variety of species, but these species cannot adapt to
the neutral environment of the botanic garden without support. Knowing what type of soil to use
for each plant, knowing which plants and flowers to plant together and how to keep the plants
healthy requires a high degree of knowledge and expertise.
Importance of Botanical Garden:

1. Taxonomic Studies:
Botanical gardens provide valuable information on various plants Local flora, bonsai, rare plants
etc. They act as “outdoor laboratories” for students and researchers.
2. Botanical Research:
Botanical gardens supply wide range of plant species, seeds, flowers, fruits for botanical
research.
3. Conservation:
Botanical gardens conserve and propagate rare species and genetic diversity.
4. Education:
They supply facilities for courses in local flora, horticulture, hybridization, plant propagation,
etc. There educational programmers include workshops, training sessions for teachers, students,
naturalists etc.
5. Public Services.
They help the public in identifying the local and exotic plant species; provide instructions for
home gardening’s, propagation of plants; supply plant resource;, through sale or exchange.
6. Aesthetics and Recreation:
They attract people who have made gardening their hobby.
ADVERTISEMENTS:
7. Employment:
They create job opportunities for a large number of young botanists.
 Bangladesh National Zoo
Introduction:
Bangladesh National Zoo is a located in the Mirpur section of Dhaka, the capital city
of Bangladesh. The zoo contains many native and non-native animals and wild life, and hosts
about three million visitors each year. The name of zoo has been changed from 5 February 2015
from Dhaka Zoo to Bangladesh National Zoo. Established in 1974, the 186-acre (75 ha) Dhaka
Zoo is the largest zoo in Bangladesh, and is operated by the Ministry of Fisheries and
Livestock. The zoo attracts around 10,000 visitors every day with the number increasing during
the weekends and holidays. The zoo is also known for its poor conditions for animals and the
corruption of its officials.
The zoo is currently home to 2,150 animals from 134 species. The zoo exhibits 58 species of
mammals,including elephants, cheetahs, rhinos, zebras, waterbucks, otters, hyenas, deer, giraffes
black bears, tapirs, hippos, lions, many species of monkeys, chimpanzees, baboons, and Bengal
tigers. The aviaries at the zoo house more than 1500 birds representing 91 species.
Visiting hours:
Summer Season (1 April – 30 September): 9 AM – 6 PM
Winter Season (1 October – 31 March): 8 AM – 5 PM
Every Sunday closed for visitors
Open in every government holiday.

Dhaka Zoo ticket price:

50 takas

List of the Advantages of Dhaka Zoo:

 There are multiple types of zoos to visit around the world.

 Most animals are not sourced from wild captures.

 Zoos are useful as an educational tool.

 These facilities help us to conserve endangered species
List of the disadvantages of Dhaka Zoo:

 The enclosures at a zoo alter the natural behaviors of the animal.

 Zoos may set the wrong standard for the next generation.

 Zoo animals can have health issues that wouldn’t come up in the wild.

 A zoo can be focused on the profits instead of the welfare of the animal.
Animals of Dhaka Zoo:
Mammals Birds
1. Royal Bengal Tiger 1. Ostrich
2. Indian Elephant 2. Emu
3. Giraffe 3. Cassowary
4. Greater Kudu 4. Demoiselle Crane
5. Butani Cattle 5. Lillford Crane
6. Common Eland 6. Indian Sarus Crane
7. Garul sheep 7. Greater Flamingo
8. Water buck 8. Lesser Adjutant
9. Nilgai 9. Black necked Crane
10. Hippopotamus 10. Purple heron
11. Barking Deer 11. Indian Purple Moorhen
12. Spotted Deer 12. Night heron
13. Samber 13. Pond heron
14. Horse 14. Cattle egret
15. Ass 15. Little Egret

Aquarium Fishes Reptiles

1. Guppy
2. Tiger shark
3. Blue Gourami
4. Sucking Cat Fish
1. Marsh Crocodile
5. Gold Fish
2. Esturian Crocodile
6. Oranda
3. Gharial
7. Kai
4. Land Tortoise
8. Commet Fish
5. Tortoise
9. Angel Fish
6. Indian Python
10. Albino Shark
7. Cobra
11. Rainbow shark
8. Vine Snake
12. Black Moor
13. Tiger Kai Carp
14. Kai Carp
15. Sing Fish