Env lab hakaloki Haor

ENV LAB

Hakaloki Haor

‘Hakaluki Haor’ is one of the most beautiful major wetland of Bangladesh. The area is of 18386 hectares. It provides direct and indirect livelihood benefits to nearly 190000 people and supports a rich biodiversity. It also has inter-linked more than 238 heels and jalmahals. Hakaluki Haor is an important source of fisheries resources for Bangladesh. The main fish species found here are Kalibaus, Boal, Rui, Ghagot, Pabda and Chapila. It is a very important resting place for migratory waterfowls flying in from the north. The most interesting species is the Barheaded Goose, hardly seen in fresh water wetlands. It is known as a good grazing land in winter. People from villages around the Haor and also from distant areas send their herds for grazing. It provides a wide range of economic and non-economic benefits to the local people as well as to the people of Bangladesh. The unique haor system contributes to the beauty of the landscape both during the monsoon and the dry season.