Butterflies are one of the most magnificent creations on earth. Different habitats in Bangladesh are suitable for diversified species of butterflies. Thus, more than 450 species of butterflies are expected to be present in this country. Yet approximately 325 species are enlisted in the national checklist of Red List by IUCN Bangladesh. Among those, notable numbers of butterfly species are now threatened due to various reasons like habitat loss, environmental degradation, and climate change. For serving as a vital pollinating agent and bioindicator the endangered butterfly species should be conserved.
To get more information about these majestic beautiful creatures, Prokriti O Jibon Foundation and the Department of Zoology of Jahangirnagar University have signed a MoU in 2015 to conduct research and conservation initiatives to save the butterflies in Bangladesh. Accordingly, the Butterfly Park and Research Center has been established in Jahangirnagar University campus for rearing and conserving the threatened as well as other butterfly species in Bangladesh. Till now the researchers have become successful in reintroducing some critically endangered butterfly species to nature. Moreover, the Butterfly fair is being arranged each year to create awareness among the people of different ages since 2010 in Jahangirnagar University Campus.
