The World of Pigeon

Passion, Game and Income source

Pigeons are usually found in villages where there are ample lofts for the birds to nest as well as reproduce. Breeding pigeons, both commercially and as a hobby, has its own merits as they are a great source for income generation on top of being a peaceful and serene pet. Commercial breeding of pigeons takes very little investment of money and space; such an operation can be commenced by utilising a few thousand takas and a miniscule area such as a terrace or veranda.
There are more than 2,000 pigeon breeders in Dhaka city with more than 20,000 scattered across the country, especially in Chittagong, Dinajpur, and Barisal. However all is not well. Pigeon trafficking is a very lucrative underground business with a annual turnover of Tk 10 crores. According to Tanvir Hassan, general secretary of Bangladesh Fancy Pigeon Breeders Association (BFPBA), a bunch of criminals are involved in smuggling pigeons from Bangladesh to India. While visiting Kaptan Bazaar, this reporter found there are three major pigeon haats around Dhaka city – Tongi, Kaptan, and Jinjira Bazaar – where pigeons are illegally captured and sold by yet another criminal syndicate……

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