Bagerhat, June 7 -- day ultimatum has been issued demanding the return of the only crocodile from the historic Dighi of Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali (RA) shrine in Bagerhat.

The ultimatum was announced at a press conference held under the banner of "people from all walks of life" at the Bagerhat Press Club on Sunday afternoon.

Speakers expressed deep concern and anger over the removal of the crocodile from the shrine pond, saying that local residents were shocked and disappointed by the decision.

Khadem Fakir Tariqul Islam, head of the shrine, read out a written statement at the event, describing the crocodile as an inseparable part of Bagerhat's history, heritage and cultural identity.

He said the shrine, the Dighi and the crocodile have at...