What is biodiversity???

The original meaning of the word biodiversity is unknown to many people . Most people think of biodiversity as a circle of wildlife. Not really!! The real meaning of this word is diversity of life. Very simple meaning. But even then we don’t understand this simple thing !!!!

We know that the whole fauna needs a circle to survive. And that circle is biodiversity. Rich biodiversity is needed to sustain life with food, clothing, shelter and well-being. Natural balance is essential for the survival of all animals and plants, including humans. And to maintain this balance, it is vital that the right number of all animal and plant species survive. Biodiversity must be protected in the interest of human healthy living and normal life. Biodiversity is needed for the survival of present and future generations. Biodiversity is not protected just by conserving a few species in question. In order to protect biodiversity, it is necessary to give equal importance to all kinds of living species. So we can say, the importance of biodiversity is not just for our country; there is a huge need for this biodiversity all over the world. Knowing about biodiversity will make us aware of the importance of this subject just as much as one person will be aware of it by us. By doing so, people will be able to think and be more careful about biodiversity, also be able to warn others as well.

We know that the area between Tropic of Cancer and Tropic of Capricorn near the equator in the world is considered as megadivers. This is where most of the biodiversity can be found. And the position of our Bangladesh in such a region. As such, we can say that we are very lucky. But we have not been able to understand the meaning of the matter till today. Unnecessary destruction of living beings. We are doing this for no reason. That insect or moth does not need to be killed; But we crushed him and threw him under our shoes. We are burning them again. We are harming the biodiversity by setting fire to the forest under the pretext of weed control. It is being done more in hilly areas. Jum farmers are destroying weeds as well as biodiversity by setting fire to the hills. It comes a lot of the time but unintentionally. Those who are doing it do not know how big a crime he is committing..…....... In fact, we did not create such bad habits in one day. We have become accustomed to seeing these things from birth to knowledge. We have to kill an awkward looking insect; that mentality has been created since childhood. We have to kill, our parents too, otherwise the insect can harm me. This mentality has been going on since we were born. Unnecessary killing of wild animals, eating of bird meat or crushing or burning of insects - all these we have been witnessing since childhood; That's what we are doing. Which we can't avoid now. As a result, biodiversity has become a trivial matter for us. We are doing so much destruction because we do not know that our survival is closely linked to it.

Our whole country is full of biodiversity. Different types of biodiversity in each region. It is a small country but how many types of insects live in our country. Most of them are rich in biodiversity in the Sundarbans and St. Martin's Island. Despite the expansion of the two Bengal-wide Sundarbans, the area of Bangladesh is 6,017 sq km. On the other hand, the area of West Bengal is 3963 sq km. With a total area of ten thousand square kilometers, the forest has already been ranked as one of the world's 'World Heritage Sites' due to its biodiversity. Many of us think that the Sundarbans is one of the largest mangrove forests in the world and that’s why it take it’s place in World Heritage Site. In fact, it is not entirely correct. The issue of biodiversity has been given priority here. Besides, the size of the forest is also surveyed. The two have helped to find a place in the World Heritage. The Sundarbans is a wild forest. This forest has been recognized as a thrilling jungle by people for ages. And because of the thrill, perhaps the importance of this forest to the tourists. The main reason of this is biodiversity!

There is an amazing thing here!!! That is, 40 percent of the world's biodiversity has been found in this Sundarbans. There are a total of 334 species of plants in the Sundarbans. Each of these plants is playing a role in the maintenance of biodiversity. At the same time, it has been sustaining the Sundarbans for thousands of years.

St. Martin's Island is next to the Sundarbans. Also on St. Martin's Island, which is rich in biodiversity. An island with a circumference of only 8 square kilometers. But the island is like a paradise of biodiversity. Nowhere else, especially in the small size, such a scenic and abundant species of plants and biodiversity can be found. Another thing to say here is that one of the rarest tortoises in the world is named Olive Turtle. Which can be seen in St. Martin. They lay eggs in St. Martin. However, they have to face various obstacles when it comes to laying eggs.

All in all we are proud to be able to live with such an abundance of biodiversity. Although many are not able to understand the essence of it. Most people have the idea that insects should be crushed as soon as they see them. In fact, the insect is helping us to survive in many ways, but we do not feel at all. We have to explain that through propaganda. The importance of this should not only be highlighted on special days, but also the need to always give an idea to the people about the biodiversity of our country, then it can be saved. If we are committed, this huge treasure can last for thousands of years. I, personally think that the government and various NGOs as well as individual initiatives need to come forward to conserve biodiversity. That is the expectation of all of us.

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