Free Video Editing Assets: Lower Thirds
Lower thirds can add a level of slick professionalism to any video project. Here are a few ways to get them for FREE.Top image via ShutterstockWhile lower thirds are an easy way to reinforce your brand and up the production value of your video project, there’s no need to spend an arm and a leg on graphics. Not only are there lots of high-quality free resources available, you can also find plenty of DIY tutorials to guide you through the process of creating your own lower thirds from scratch. Let’s take a look at a few free resources for video editors.24 Free Lower Thirds for After Effects via RocketStockThis FREE pack from our pals at RocketStock is loaded with 24 unique lower thirds, each with customizable text. Plus, you can add your logo to the graphics. This lower-thirds pack includes a few video clips and some free light leaks to really make your project pop. You can download the whole thing here.Pro Tip: RocketStock gives away a new freebie every month, so be sure to give them a bookmark and check in every once and a while. While you’re over there, explore their library of video assets, like lens flares, digital distortion, and, yes, lower thirds.How to Create a Lower Third in After Effects via Mac SquareMac Square offers a tutorial on creating basic lower thirds in After Effects in which he takes a minimalist design approach to adding graphics to video. You’ll notice his end result doesn’t include a lot of movement. For more on motion, keep reading below.Intro to Animation Curves in After Effects via School of MotionLower thirds can draw the wrong kind of attention to themselves if the graphics move in a choppy, sloppy fashion. The best way to eradicate the issue is to get good at using the Curve Editor, which Joey Korenman explains in the video above. Understanding the Curve Editor won’t just make your lower thirds better — it will make all of your After Effects animation efforts look more pro.Creating your own lower thirds is easier than you think, and doing so is a fantastic way to further hone your skills in motion graphics. For more information on creating your own lower-thirds, check out Shutterstock’s excellent article, “How to Make Lower Thirds Like a Pro.”Just remember — with lower thirds, simplicity is everything. Keep your text readable, your colors minimal, and your motion smooth.What approach do you take when creating lower thirds? Share your tips and techniques in the comments below.
My friend, Dave Brock, once told me a story about hiring a firm to help him install a sales process in a company he was running. Three companies competed for his business. He chose them because he was familiar with their methods, all of which were good.The first two companies he met with didn’t follow the process that they sold. During the meeting, Dave asked to see some of the tools that they insist that their clients use. He wanted to see how they used those tools to help them sell him and his company. Neither of the first two companies provided him with evidence that they practiced what they preached.But the third company was different. They were using their own methodologies, and they were able to provide him with proof during their meetings. If you know Dave, then I don’t have to tell you which company he chose.Talk, No WalkEvery day I am approached by companies who want to sell me appointment-setting services, even though they have zero evidence that I would be a good prospect for them. They’ve done absolutely no research, even though that would amount to the massive time commitment equal to typing my last name into Google. They’ve made no attempt to provide me with anything of value, or to nurture a relationship with me.Worse still, the method they use to attempt to set an appointment with me is to send me an email. An email!I have to assume that their appointment-setting method of choice is email, since that is the choice they made when they to attempted to schedule an appointment with me. If they were killers on the phone, wouldn’t they train the salespeople responsible for growing their own business in the same methods they would use to grow my business?The lead generation and appointment-setting industry that has popped up in response to the inability of sales organizations to hire, teach, train, coach, and develop hunters appears to be made up of the same sort of people they are trying to help.Do What Is Right, Not EasyRecently, I had a prospective client ask me to send a proposal and pricing before I had done any real discovery work. I politely responded that I would be happy to send pricing, but that it didn’t make sense to provide it until I understood their real needs.And then I told her that I was going to teach her sales team not to provide pricing divorced from the value the solutions created. I continued, suggesting that she wouldn’t want to make out to be a hypocrite in front of her sales force. She laughed, and she agreed to wait until we had done the work we needed to do to determine what the right investment might need to be. And she thanked me for walking my talk.Do what is right, not what is easy. Walk your talk. Get the Free eBook! Want to master cold calling? Download my free eBook! Many would have you believe that cold calling is dead, but the successful have no fear of the phone; they use it to outproduce their competitors. Download Now
Congress leaders visited Lalu Prasad to express their solidarity on Saturday, a day after the ten-hour-long CBI raid at 10 Circular Road, where the Rashtriya Janata Dal (RJD) chief lives with his wife and two Minister sons. The Congress party is RJD’s alliance partner.But RJD’s bigger partner, the Janata Dal-United (JD-U), maintained its distance, with party chief and Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar continuing to remain at Rajgir in Nalanda district, for rest. Party sources said the CM visited Ghorakatora to enjoy its natural beauty. After seeing off presidential nominee Meira Kumar, whose three-day Bihar visit ended on Sunday, State Congress chief and Education Minister Ashok Choudhary, accompanied by legislature party leader Sadanand Singh and ministerial colleagues Awadhesh Kumar Singh and Madan Mohan Jha, visited Mr. Lalu Prasad at his residence. Mr. Choudhary slammed the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) for the CBI raid at Mr. Prasad’s residence and other places, saying, “Since they [the BJP] have failed to defeat us [the Grand Alliance] through the people’s mandate, they are now misusing the government machinery to target us.” He also alleged that Prime Minister Narendra Modi and BJP president Amit Shah were behind the CBI raid to browbeat their opponents like Lalu Prasad.The state BJP leaders have been continuously appealing to Mr Kumar to break his silence and take action against Mr. Prasad’s sons. “He always has been talking of zero tolerance of his government on the issue of corruption and, earlier, has sacked some of his ministerial colleagues like Jitan Ram Manjhi on the corruption issue…we’re hoping that Mr Kumar will not compromise with corruption this time,” said state BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi.
For the first time ever, over 5,000 preschool kids across Victoria will get a chance to learn Punjabi for 3 hours every week so they can get the most out of their early learning years.The Victorian government has allocated $17.9 million for the ‘Early Childhood Language’ program, which will give the opportunity to 150 kindergartens to offer weekly sessions in 15 languages, with a roll-out beginning from 2019.Read it at SBS Related Items
New Delhi, Apr 22 (PTI) Ultra luxury car maker Bentley today launched its first sports utility vehicle Bentayga in India priced at Rs 3.85 crore (ex-showroom Delhi) onwards.The companys dealer in India, Exclusive Motors has already received confirmed bookings for the “worlds fastest luxury SUV” in “three digits” and will start delivering within two weeks.”The Bentayga is a limited edition and there is a lot of interest. We already have confirmed bookings in three digits,” Exclusive Motors Managing Director Satya Bagla told reporters here.Bullish on the new product doing well in the country, he said: “India is growing aggressively in the luxury automobile space. With the arrival of Bentayga, Bentley will set a benchmark for the SUV segment in India.”The luxury SUV is powered by a 6 litre turbo charged petrol engine delivering 600 bhp. It can accelerate from 0-60 miles per hour in 4 seconds, while the top speed is 301 kmph.When asked about delivery schedule of the fully imported model, Bagla said the first delivery will happen in about two weeks. It takes about 5-6 months from order to delivery. Bagla said in order to expand Bentleys presence in India a new showroom with service facility is being set up at Hyderabad, which will be opened in about two months. This will add to the companys existing outlets in Delhi and Mumbai.This year Bentley is producing about 2,600-2,700 units of the Bentayga. It is targeting 3,000 units a year going forward. Bentley sells models such as Continental GT and Flying Spur which are priced Rs 3.55 crore onwards. PTI RKL SAadvertisement
Mumbai, Jun 19 (PTI) Superstar Salman Khan, whose appointment as goodwill ambassador for Rio Olympics, had kicked up a storm, says he was not troubled by the controversy as he felt the issue helped spread more about the sports gala.The Indian Olympic Association (IOA) had announced Salman as the Goodwill Ambassador of the Indian contingent for the Rio Olympics 2016.His appointment drew criticism from some sportspersons, experts and analysts, who felt a sportsperson would have better suited the job.When asked about the controversy, Salman said, “I just wanted this controversy to last long so that everyone gets to know about Rio Olympics. It fizzled out soon. When Sachin (Tendulkar), who plays cricket and Rahman (A R Rahman) who plays music, were made brand ambassadors, there was no controversy, which is disheartening.”The actor, 50, said he thought the issue would drag for two-three weeks “but that did not happen.””Our generation knew about Olympics as in our books we used to have logo of the Olympics, but its not there today,” he said.Those who were opposing Salmans appointment had also raised the issue of Salmans pending legal cases.”Lot of people said I shouldnt be there because of the court cases. Even though, there are cases in the court, why cant I be made the goodwill ambassador for Olympics? I am not convicted,” he said.The actor will be seen next in Ali Abbas Zafars “Sultan” opposite Anushka Sharma. PTI KKP NP BK JCH
Breaking news in Panathinaikos! In the aftermath of last night’s heavy defeat by Olympiacos, Argiris Pedoulakis resigned from being head coach of the Greens.Panathinaikos suffered a big loss in the hands of their arch-rivals which brought some major developments in the team’s camp. Argiris Pedoulakis is no longer at the helm of Panathinaikos after his resignation was accepted by the club’s management.According to sources close to the club, there was a specific term in Pedoulakis’ contract that allowed for a an assistant coach from USA to come and provide help with team’s offensive game. When Pedoulakis was reminded about it after the game vs Olympiacos, he refused to accept such a move, which brought a breach in the relations between him and the management and, ultimately, his resignation.This was the second tenure of the 52-year old coach in Panathinaikos. He was the one that succeeded Zeljko Obradovic in 2012, staying in the team until the mid of 2013/2014 season.The Greek club will now have to conduct a major search in order to find his replacement with the season underway and many crucial games arriving.Source: EurohoopsTweetPinShare0 Shares
Rugby league Share on Messenger features Share on Twitter Topics Share on Pinterest Toulouse aim for Super League under sheep-farming coach Sylvain Houles Since you’re here… Support The Guardian … we have a small favour to ask. More people, like you, are reading and supporting the Guardian’s independent, investigative journalism than ever before. And unlike many news organisations, we made the choice to keep our reporting open for all, regardless of where they live or what they can afford to pay.The Guardian will engage with the most critical issues of our time – from the escalating climate catastrophe to widespread inequality to the influence of big tech on our lives. At a time when factual information is a necessity, we believe that each of us, around the world, deserves access to accurate reporting with integrity at its heart.Our editorial independence means we set our own agenda and voice our own opinions. Guardian journalism is free from commercial and political bias and not influenced by billionaire owners or shareholders. This means we can give a voice to those less heard, explore where others turn away, and rigorously challenge those in power.We hope you will consider supporting us today. We need your support to keep delivering quality journalism that’s open and independent. Every reader contribution, however big or small, is so valuable. Support The Guardian from as little as $1 – and it only takes a minute. Thank you. At a time when British rugby league’s long-term future has never felt more uncertain, the return of Magic Weekend should be the perfect break from the boardroom politics engulfing the game. In a way, though, the questions surrounding the event’s future underline the sport’s state of flux.
Reuse this content Super League XXIII (2018) Share on Facebook Share via Email Super League Share on LinkedIn Share on WhatsApp For the fourth successive year Magic Weekend will be staged in Newcastle: no other city has hosted the event for that long.Three years ago Blake Solly, the Super League general manager at the time, told the Guardian that St James’ Park would be the best host yet for the annual jamboree. The crowd figures alone support his claim but, after four years in Newcastle, does Magic Weekend stick or twist?Success has been achieved for more than a decade through well‑timed relocations for the event. This year, though, it may be about more than just where the sport packs its suitcases for next May.With it widely acknowledged that some of Super League’s power brokers are pulling for major changes in the professional game, could Magic Weekend be an obvious place to start for any fixture cull in the domestic calendar?“I think Magic, or a slightly tweaked variation of it, is always likely to be involved in any sort of fixture schedule and calendar the sport may decide to devise,” said Ralph Rimmer, the Rugby Football League’s interim chief executive.Indeed, the fact the National Rugby League has opted to introduce its own Magic Weekend in Brisbane next year is proof of the format’s credentials. Newcastle this year could host a record weekend attendance, including a Saturday figure of more than 40,000 with fixtures such as Wigan v Warrington and Leeds against Castleford taking place.“We’re vindicated by the NRL looking to replicate Magic,” said Jon Wells, the Sky Sports pundit who played in the inaugural Magic Weekend game in 2007 for Harlequins. “We’re a sport that needs exposure and Magic gives us something different – it’s hard to imagine our calendar without it.”The RFL will not decide what – or where – is next until later this year but it is clear that Newcastle will face competition to host it again. With a projected cash injection of £3m into the local economy, it is not difficult to see why the event is in high demand.“It’s fair to say there are a few left‑field options out there – and there are options for going abroad too,” Rimmer said. “We have people coming to the table wanting to host all the time.”Wells, though, is adamant the event now has permanent roots in the north-east. “It transcends the sport, much like the Grand Final and the Challenge Cup final. I think Newcastle is our official home. I know the powers that be will base it on things like revenue, but it’s such a great fit. Critics bemoan the fact it’s the extra fixture in the schedule but take your eyes up from individual club matters and you can see that we need this.”Success this weekend is likely to be monitored closely by two notable figures from outside of the sport. Barry and Eddie Hearn remain in discussions with the RFL about helping to promote the sport on a wider scale and it is not difficult to envisage a scenario where father and son are given a standalone event, such as Magic Weekend, to add their Matchroom company’s glitz and glamour to. Rimmer has invited both of them to St James’ Park – one of several subplots to track over the two days.This Magic Weekend also has an international flavour, with the Championship fixture between Toronto and Toulouse opening up the event on Saturday lunchtime. On Sunday there is a noteworthy story, too, as the Wallsend-born Chris Thorman coaches Huddersfield in their Yorkshire derby against Wakefield, before the weekend closes with the return of the Hull derby. “I’m biased and think Newcastle is the best one by far,” Thorman said. “I think it’s important we spread the gospel but we shouldn’t change it until we have a better alternative.”Can there be too much of a good thing? Probably. But if, as expected, the numbers stack up positively for the RFL come Monday, Magic Weekend is going to be with us for some time yet. Read more
Congratulations to the winners of the team Most Valuable Player awards for the 2013 X-Blades National Youth Championships. ACT Pirates18’s Boys – Jamie Hawke18’s Girls – Stephanie JamesBrisbane City Cobras18’s Boys – Aaron Rosin18’s Girls – Rae BarkerCentral Queensland Bulls18’s Boys – Tom BrierleyNew South Wales Combined Catholic Colleges18’s Boys – Matt Dufty18’s Girls – Maddison FisherNew South Wales Combined High Schools18’s Boys – Bevan French18’s Girls – Hannah DyballNew South Wales Combined Independent Schools18’s Boys – Ryan Papenhuyzen18’s Girls – Jaymi HamiltonNew South Wales Touch Association Development18’s Boys – Brad Speechley18’s Girls – Kallie AtkinsNorthern Territory18’s Boys – Jack Caspani18’s Girls – Danielle SmithNorth Queensland18’s Boys – Callum Purdon18’s Girls – Bailee VillalbaQueensland Fire18’s Boys – Andrew Searle18’s Girls – Kimberley Sue SeeSouth Australia Heat18’s Boys – Nick Litchfield18’s Girls – Ellie KonopkaSouth Queensland Sharks18’s Boys – Dylan Jennings18’s Girls – Portia BourkeSouth West Queensland Swans18’s Girls – Meg JakinsSunshine Coast Pineapples18’s Boys – Rohan Messer18’s Girls – Evania Pelite-DennyTasmania18’s Boys – Will von Stieglitz18’s Girls – Courtney CookVictoria 18’s Boys – Nicholas Pavlou18’s Girls – Taylor MasonWestern Tigers18’s Boys – Jayden Ngamanu18’s Girls – Tay-a AntonievicRelated LinksNYC MVP’s
(Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)Earlier this week, college football’s National Signing Day wrapped up with Alabama taking home top honors with the nation’s best recruiting class for the sixth time in eight years.It’s a huge win for Nick Saban and company after their devastating title loss to the Clemson Tigers, who took home the No. 1 recruiting class in the ACC.Dabo Swinney landed the No. 10 overall class in the country during the 2019 cycle and the team is already off to a hot start for the 2020 class as well.According to 247Sports, Clemson is the heavy favorite to land the No. 1 quarterback recruit in the 2020 class.Recruiting insider Steve Wiltfong wrote about Clemson’s hot start on the 2020 recruiting trail.The Tigers are starting to trend on the 247Sports Crystal Ball for the nation’s No. 1 prospect, five-star defensive end Bryan Bresee, and have been considered the leader for quite some time regarding the top-ranked quarterback in the class in DJ Uiagalelei. As things stand right now, I could see Bresee and Uiagalelei battling each other for that No. 1 prospect spot with Uiagalelei currently checking in at No. 9.If the Tigers land Uiagalelei, he would be the second No. 1 quarterback recruit to choose Clemson in the past three years – freshman sensation Trevor Lawrence signed with the Tigers in the 2018 class.Lawrence would have one year left before he leaves for the NFL draft – if he decides to leave when eligible.
Source:, March 17, 2014 zoom McDermott International, Inc. was recently awarded “Best Contractor HSE Performer, 2013” by Malaysian oil company Petronas Carigali for work performed on its Kepodang Gas Development Project.“Industry recognition is the best way to demonstrate the success of McDermott’s Health, Safety, Environment and Security (“HSES”) culture,” said David Dickson, President and Chief Executive Officer. “McDermott has an exemplary safety record within the offshore industry and strives for continual improvement and this recognition demonstrates the commitment we have to safety and our clients’ acknowledgment of the importance of safety during project execution.”Work performed on the Kepodang Gas Development Project included procurement, construction, installation and commissioning for a central production platform, a well head module, a satellite wellhead tower, 2.7 kilometers of infield flow lines and an onshore receiving facility.“McDermott management and the Kepodang Project Team are extremely proud and honored to be recognized by Petronas Carigali,” said Setio Hangodo, Project Director, who accepted the award at a recent ceremony on behalf of McDermott. ”It shows that McDermott and Petronas Carigali are aligned with HSES objectives and targets.”
The Andrews Government has promised to upgrade the Olympic Park in Ivanhoe upon their re-election, investing a further $1.5 million.The funds will be used in order to install new sports fields and lighting, upgrade playgrounds, shared paths and fitness circuits, improve the lighting in the park and CCTV for greater accessibility and better parking.The investment will greatly benefit the football club, Heidelberg United, but also other smaller athletic organisations in the area and the local community.Victorian Minister of Sport John Eren. Photo: AAP/ELLEN SMITHSport Minister John Eren was quoted in regards to this investment:“Community sport is all about bringing people together. With this investment, we’ll make Heidelberg’s sporting clubs -and local community- stronger than ever. Whether it’s hospitals, schools, upgraded roads or new sporting facilities, only Labor can be trusted to deliver for local families.“We’ve already delivered $2 million towards this project, but there’s more to do. That’s why I’m proud to make sure Olympic Park has the best facilities. From the mighty Heidelberg United or a kick with the kids on the weekend, I know how much this investment will mean to local families,” he added. Facebook Twitter: @NeosKosmos Instagram
Les Français font plus attention à leur alimentationFrance – Les résultats du Baromètre santé nutrition 2008 indiquent que la population française surveille mieux son alimentation, tout en surveillant son budget alimentaire. Toutefois, l’envie de manger varié n’empêche pas, et renforce même la tentation des plats préparés.Plus des trois quarts de la population considèrent manger plus équilibré qu’auparavant. Pour beaucoup, cela signifie avoir une alimentation variée, avec plus de fruits et légumes et moins de gras. Les Français privilégient une alimentation bonne pour la santé mais aussi pour le budget, ce qui ne favorise pas la préparation “maison” des repas.À lire aussiVoici pourquoi il faut éviter les aliments ultra-transformésDepuis la précédente enquête de 2002, les critères de qualité et de variété intéressent moins la population qui privilégie désormais le prix des produits comme critère de choix. Si la consommation de fruits et légumes a augmenté, elle reste encore insuffisante. Un peu moins de 12% des Français âgés de 12 à 75 ans consomment au moins cinq fruits et légumes par jour. Le prix des fruits est un obstacle pour 43% des sondés qui disent ne pas en consommer assez. Par contre, la consommation de légumes est en hausse importante, passant de 15 à 37% entre les deux enquêtes. Les plats préparés font de plus en plus d’adeptes : 47% des personnes disent en manger au moins une fois par semaine, contre 32% en 2002. L’étude montre aussi que les Français consomment moins d’alcool, utilisent moins de sel et de matières grasses à table, et perdent leur mauvaise habitude du grignotage. Par contre, ils consomment de plus en plus de boissons sucrées et ne pratiquent pas assez d’activités physiques.Le 26 janvier 2010 à 10:15 • Emmanuel Perrin
PewDiePie Pulls $50,000 Pledge to Anti-Hate Group After Fan BacklashPolice Arrest Dutch YouTubers for Trespassing Area 51 Site Stay on target The Panem madness is returning: Scholastic announced that Suzanne Collins’ new Hunger Games prequel novel is coming on May 19, 2020.The prequel novel, which doesn’t have a title yet, will take place in Panem, a futuristic nation, 64 years before the original Hunger Games trilogy events, Deadline reported. It will reportedly cover the morning of the 10th Hunger Games reaping, which is years before protagonist Katniss Everdeen rises up as a hero.Exciting news, Hunger Games fans: A prequel novel set 64 years before the events of The Hunger Games is coming May 2020! Read more here: https://t.co/nA7wAYX4Fz pic.twitter.com/3JdeCTcAQp— Scholastic (@Scholastic) June 17, 2019“With this book, I wanted to explore the state of nature, who we are, and what we perceive is required for our survival,” Collins explained in a statement to Deadline. “The reconstruction period ten years after the war, commonly referred to as the Dark Days—as the country of Panem struggles back to its feet—provides fertile ground for characters to grapple with these questions and thereby define their views of humanity.”Lionsgate has also reportedly started planning a Hunger Games prequel film, which will be based on Collins’ upcoming book, Variety noted. No other details have been released on the movie yet, including plot, casting, or a set premiere date.“As the proud home of the Hunger Games movies, we can hardly wait for Suzanne’s [Collins’] next book to be published,” Joe Drake, chairman of the Lionsgate Motion Picture Group, said in a statement to Variety. “We’ve been communicating with her during the writing process and we look forward to continuing to work closely with her on the movie.”More on Geek.com:‘Orphan Black: The Next Chapter’ Audio Sci-Fi Series Is Coming SoonMuggles Had to Wait 10 Hours to Ride new ‘Harry Potter’ Roller CoasterEven More Kellogg’s Cereal Gets Re-Born as Craft Beer
Amazon announced prices will be cut on hundreds of Whole Foods products.The price drop will go into effect on Wednesday.Fresh produce products are said to be the majority of items that are part of the deal.Amazon expects customers to save an average of 20% on select items.Prime members will be able to enjoy another 10% off of hundreds of sale items.Copyright 2019 Sunbeam Television Corp. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
Denali wolf (Photo courtesy of National Park service)A spring count shows a slight increase in number of wolves in Denali National Park.Listen now”Last year’s was at 72 animals. And this year is at 76,” Park science and resources team leader Dave Shirokauer said.Shirokauer says the aerial count is still below average, but continues to rebound from a record low of 49 wolves in 2016. The state estimated last month that up to eight park wolves were trapped or shot outside Denali’s northeast boundary this past winter. Shirokauer says the take included the alpha male of the Riley Creek Pack, a wolf family group which was commonly seen last summer by visitors along the nearby park road.“So we’re not really sure what’s going to happen yet this year. If they happen to get a new alpha male or a new male steps up and they breed this spring, then they may contribute to wolf leading opportunities. Too early to tell,” Shirokauer said.“The kill of one park wolf along the boundary has led to the disintegration of one of the most viewed groups in the park,” Biologist and wildlife advocate Rick Steiner said.Steiner, of Anchorage, suspects the Riley Creek pack will disperse, diminishing the chances of seeing them along the park road, a situation similar to what happened three years ago to the once commonly viewed East Fork Pack.”The alpha female from East Fork was killed and that led to the ultimate complete disintegration of the pack,” Steiner said.Steiner and other wildlife advocates have long pushed the state to ban wolf harvest outside the park’s northeast boundary, where wolves who live near the park road often cross onto state land. The most recent peak in Denali’s wolf population occurred between 2006 and 2008, when the boundary area was closed to wolf killing. The buffer was rescinded by the state game board in 2010.
.Poachers, with the help of local politicians, are poisoning tigers inside the Sundarbans.The racketeers use poisoned venison as bait to poach tigers, reveals a study jointly conducted by the Dhaka University and Jahangirnagar University in association with two UK universities and a USA university.The study published in January this year also said the racketeers used a lethal poison named Furadan is one of the most toxic pesticides.The pesticideis are being widely used in agriculture in Bangladesh.The research on the tiger population in the Sundarbans did not unveil who the smugglers were and the tigers were being smuggled from the areas. It only detailed out how tigers are being killed inside the Sundarbans.But a report submitted to Bangladesh government by Interpol unveiled names behind the tiger poaching.The report titled ‘Tiger killing inside Sundarbans’, mentioned names of 32 politicians and local powerful persons, who backed the killing of the tigers and were involved with the smuggling.The report also mentioned the names of a ruling Awami League MP from Satkhira-4 constituency, SM Jaglul, and four AL-backed union parishad members and two BNP-backed UP members in the areas.Corpses of the tigers are mainly being smuggled to China, Thailand and Indonesia, the report added.Asked about the matter, environment and forests minister Anwar Hossain Manju said, “We have deployed several law enforcing agencies including RAB and police in the Sundarbans. But it’s not possible to ensure surveillance everywhere in the big forest.”In his study, researcher Abdul Aziz collected six corpses of deer poisoned with pesticide inside Sundarbans between 2014 and 2016.He also recovered body parts of tigers near Dobeki forest police outpost at Satkhira range of the Sundarbans.Abdul Aziz said the tiger was baited with poisoned venison.Forest division, with a private organisation Wild Team, recovered corpses of 30 tigers from different parts of the country between 2011 and 2016.Out of 22 tiger skins, which were recovered during the period, a single skin was found with a bullet mark.Researcher Abdul Aziz assumed that rest of the tigers were poisoned to death.Abdul Aziz told Prothom Alo that fishermen with the help of forest robbers put down the poisoned bait for killing tigers.The forest division’s Khulna circle forest officer Amir Hossain Chowdhury also chorused with the researcher and said some racketeers put poisoned venison as bait to poach tigers.In past one decade, the number of the tigers in the Sundarbans has been reduced by half.In 2004, UNDP and Bangladesh’s forest division identified 440 members of the tiger population using pugmark method.Another report in 2015 said the tiger population had reduced to 106.*This report, originally published in Prothom Alo print edition, has been rewritten in English by Toriqul Islam