This was decided at the 14th meeting of the advisory committee of the Dhaka Zoo held yesterday in the ministry's conference room in the city.

Presiding over the meeting, Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Dr CS Karim expressed his deep concern over the poor supervision of the Dhaka Zoo saying that stern actions would be taken against the responsible persons, if anomalies and corruption are found.

"Due to mismanagement and lack of adequate supervision, the 50-year historic zoo is now on the verge of extinction," the adviser added.

The adviser underscored the need for appointing skilled livestock trainers for increasing rejuvenation activities and capacity-building of the zoo.

The meeting decided to prepare a probe report within two days elaborating reasons behind the irregularities in the zoo and reopen the closed shops inside the zoo for the convenience of the visitors coming from home and abroad.

The adviser termed the zoo as a best place for recreation as well as for education and research and said special security measures should be taken as a large number of children visit the zoo.

Fisheries and Livestock Secretary Syed Ataur Rahman, Education Secretary Momtajul Islam, Environment and Forest Secretary SM Jahrul Islam and high official concerned, among others, attended the meeting.