Editorial photo #13963769 Human Interest

Rescue A Circus Elephant.

Rescue of Badsha Bahadur, a circus elephant, was transferred to the Bangladesh National Zoo in Mirpur after a video showing his deteriorating health circulated on social media. The elephant is now undergoing treatment and remains under close observation by veterinary specialists in Dhaka, Bangladesh, on 15 July 2026. Badsha Bahadur, the 55-year-old circus elephant, marks a welcome step towards better wildlife welfare. After a video showing his deteriorating health circulated on social media, authorities rescued him from Naogaon. She is expected to receive veterinary care, proper nutrition, and much-needed rest. According to officials, the elephant had an injured leg, a broken tusk with an infection, and an owner who could no longer afford the cost of his treatment and upkeep. (Photo by Zabed Hasnain Chowdhury/NurPhoto)