Franklin Township, New Jersey, has honored Ansar Uddin Khan Pathan, Bangladesh’s retired Additional Inspector General of Police and Grade-1 Coordinator of the Investigation Agency of the International Crimes Tribunal Bangladesh, in recognition of his passion for nature and wildlife and his efforts to showcase the beauty of the natural world through wildlife photography.
The certificate of recognition was presented to Pathan, who is visiting the United States, by Franklin Township Councilwoman Shepa Uddin at an event organized by Prothom Alo North America in New York on Wednesday, October 14.
The certificate highlighted Pathan’s distinguished career in public service, his leadership and contributions to law enforcement, and his deep appreciation for nature and wildlife. It noted that, alongside his responsibilities as a senior law enforcement official, he has established himself as a wildlife photographer, capturing the diversity, beauty, and fleeting moments of animals in their natural habitats.
Through his photography, Pathan has helped deepen public appreciation for the natural world and encouraged a greater understanding of wildlife and its importance. The recognition also described his photographic work as an expression of his commitment to nature and environmental conservation.
Speaking at the event, Councilwoman Shepa Uddin said that Pathan was contributing to the protection of the planet through his work and dedication to nature and wildlife. She emphasized that a love of nature extends beyond personal interest, carrying with it a responsibility to preserve environmental balance and ensure that the planet remains habitable for future generations.
The ceremony was moderated by Ibrahim Chowdhury, editor of Prothom Alo North America. Among those who addressed the gathering were Nasir Khan Pol, journalist Manzurul Hoque, Mahbub Rahman, Farida Yasmin, Zebunnesa Jyotsna, Dr. Sumaiya Chowdhury, Shelley Zaman Khan, Vaila Salina, and Rashida Akhtar, along with other attendees.
Speakers reflected on Pathan’s long career in law enforcement and his enduring passion for nature and wildlife. His work as a senior police official and his parallel pursuits as a wildlife photographer and keen observer of the natural world were among the key themes of the discussion.
Accepting the recognition, Pathan expressed his gratitude to the authorities of Franklin Township for honoring him and to Prothom Alo North America for organizing the event.
The ceremony celebrated Pathan’s dedication to nature and wildlife while underscoring the importance of environmental awareness, conservation, and fostering a greater sense of responsibility toward wildlife among Bangladeshi communities in the diaPathan
