Two elephants have died within a day at Gazipur Safari Park, raising concerns over the health and welfare of captive wildlife at the facility.

The two elephants died at the park in Gazipur, with the deaths occurring just a day apart, according to a report published on Wednesday.

The deaths have drawn renewed attention to the management and treatment of animals at safari parks in Bangladesh. The exact causes of the two elephants’ deaths were not immediately clear.

Authorities are expected to examine the circumstances surrounding the deaths, including the animals’ health conditions and treatment history, to determine what led to the fatalities.

The incident comes amid growing concerns over wildlife conservation in Bangladesh, where the elephant population is under increasing pressure from habitat loss and other threats. A recent report noted that Bangladesh has fewer than 300 wild elephants remaining.

Gazipur Safari Park is one of Bangladesh’s major wildlife facilities and is home to a range of wild animal species, including elephants.