Guwahati, Oct. 12 -- Bangladesh will soon initiate discussions with India to establish a cross-border corridor for wild elephants stranded in Sherpur district, Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said on Saturday.

According to the minister, around 130 to 135 wild elephants that crossed from Meghalaya into the Garo Hills of Sherpur have been unable to return to their natural habitat because of border fencing.

Mintoo said the government would approach Indian authorities under an existing protocol and request the opening of gates in the fencing to facilitate the elephants' return. He acknowledged that previous requests had not received a favourable response.

Alongside diplomatic efforts, the Bangladesh govern...