Jamuna Museum
I want to draw the attention of the readers and of the authorities at least for a while. When the construction of the Jamuna Multipurpose Bridge (JMB) commenced, a measure was taken to conduct a survey in relation to the wildlife in that area. A museum was built where various remains of animals collected across the area have been preserved. Over the years, the collection has become an exotic one! Recently, I had the opportunity to visit the museum currently situated in the Jamuna resort, adjacent to the JMB.
The vast collection of animals ranging from foxes to tiny insects appeared to be absolutely fantastic! The dedication and spirit with which the museum was built up appeared to be exemplary. I had visited the National Museum and the Science Museum earlier, but the collection at the Jamuna resort appeared to be the richest to me.
The museum is carrying collection of more than fifty varieties of fishes, snakes, birds, frogs etc of each type. Most of the samples are being preserved in formalin. The space in which the museum is situated appears to be insufficient vis-à-vis the collection. The area is also not big enough. It has been learnt that steps to expand the area of the museum did not turn into reality. The most unfortunate thing about the museum is that only one man is looking after it. The only man is handling everything from stuffing of the animals to preserving them. Earlier, another person associated with it left the job.
The museum could provide an excellent source to carry out research on various animals and their behaviour. Besides, school children may be taken there as part of study tours. We see on Animal Planet and other foreign channels how people like Steve Erwin (who eventually sacrificed his life) play with animals. We also see how the countries take so much care of animals. Nevertheless, as a developing country, we could at least try to do something for the animals! In doing so, measures to extend such museums could be the first step.
In our country, there are so many rich people and pressure groups working with wildlife and nature, so it does not appear to be very difficult to have some sponsors. Therefore, it is my humble request to the government, private organisations, universities, TV Channels and other concerned quarters to come forward and do something positive for the museum, thereby opening a new horizon in relation to wildlife.
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