This study aims to examine the role of relevant stakeholders in conserving the countries’ second RAMSAR site. This paper also attempted to understand the causes of loss of biodiversity of Tanguar Haor as well as its solution. | Role of stakeholders in preserving biodiversity in Bangladesh a study on Tanguar Haor International Journal of Management IJM Volume 10 Issue 2 March-April 2019 pp. 17-38 Article ID IJM_10_02_003 Available online at http ijm JType IJM amp VType 10 amp IType 2 Journal Impact Factor 2019 Calculated by GISI ISSN Print 0976-6502 and ISSN Online 0976-6510 IAEME Publication ROLE OF STAKEHOLDERS IN PRESERVING BIODIVERSITY IN BANGLADESH A STUDY ON TANGUAR HAOR Dr. Esmat Ara Associate Professor Department of Public Administration Shahjalal University of Science amp Technology Sylhet Bangladesh Shah Md. Ziaul Islam MSS Final year Student Department of Public Administration Shahjalal University of Science amp Technology Sylhet Bangladesh ABSTRACT Tanguar Haor the most diversified ecosystem of Bangladesh is important for surviving around 70 000 people. Tanguar Haor has been declared ecologically critical area for 20 years. This study aims to examine the role of relevant stakeholders in conserving the countries second RAMSAR site. This paper also attempted to understand the causes of loss of biodiversity of Tanguar Haor as well as its solution. Mixed methods qualitative and quantitative research has employed for this study applying purposive sampling strategy. Study findings reveal that indiscriminate harvesting of mother fishes use of agrochemicals deforestation hunting migratory birds increasing trace metal mixing silt soil with water are the major contributor to loss of biodiversity in Tanguar Haor. With the support of the Swedish Development Corporation SDC and International Union for Conservation of Nature IUCN the government of Bangladesh has conducted a big budgeted project to preserve biodiversity of Tanguar Haor however there found lack of coordination among peoples representatives government agencies and IUCN. Hence the study findings will hopefully contribute to identify the irregularities in performing the role of .
