Osman Gani, an assistant at the Kaptai Range Office, said that only four to five individuals of this species are believed to exist in the Rangamati district.

The rescue took place in the Kala Bagan area of Chandraghona union last night (April 22). Imran Hossain, a wildlife rescuer, found the animal, locally known as “Lojjabati Banor”. He said that he rescued it and alerted the Forest Department.

Forest officials treated the animal, moved it to Nischintapur Eco Park for care, and plan to release it back to the wild once it recovers.

The Bengal slow loris, native to the forests of South and Southeast Asia, is a nocturnal primate known for its slow movement and elusive behaviour. Conservationists warn that habitat loss, electrocution, and illegal wildlife trade continue to threaten its survival.