The Zoological Society of Bangladesh is an academic and

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of professional zoologist, devoted and dedicated for scientific inquiry in the field of

Zoology Zoology ( , ) is the scientific study of animals. Its studies include the anatomy, structure, embryology, Biological classification, classification, Ethology, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinction, extinct, and ...

. The Zoological Society of Bangladesh (ZSB) was established in 1972. It is the oldest scientific society in

Bangladesh Bangladesh, officially the People's Republic of Bangladesh, is a country in South Asia. It is the List of countries and dependencies by population, eighth-most populous country in the world and among the List of countries and dependencies by ...

. Presently, the Society has more than 1,600 members.

Activities and publications

The objectives of the Society are to promote and advance the science of

zoology Zoology ( , ) is the scientific study of animals. Its studies include the anatomy, structure, embryology, Biological classification, classification, Ethology, habits, and distribution of all animals, both living and extinction, extinct, and ...

in all its branches. The Society undertakes a wide range of activities including holding

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, annual meeting. Bangladesh Journal of Zoology is an official

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of the Zoological Society of Bangladesh published twice annually in June and December in English. Zoological Society of Bangladesh has launched the Zoology Olympiad in Bangladesh.

''Shankhacheel''

The Zoological Society of Bangladesh publishes Bangla

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''Shankhacheel'' regularly.

Past Presidents and General Secretaries

References

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