Environment
Gazipur Safari Park Suffers From Neglect as Animals Struggle
Once crowded with families, Gazipur Safari Park is losing visitors as animals die or fall sick and facilities fall apart, with the public blaming mismanagement and neglect.
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Crops
Manikganj Farmers Busy Preparing Winter Vegetable Seedbeds
Farmers in Manikganj are busy raising winter vegetable seedlings, hoping early crops will fetch better prices.
Agribusiness
First Durga Puja Consignment of 37.5 Tonnes of Hilsa Goes to India
The first 37.5 tonnes of hilsa for Durga Puja crossed into India through Benapole, part of a 1,200-tonne export allowance.
Vegetables
Can Rooftop Gardens Protect the Ozone Layer?
Rooftop gardens do not repair the ozone layer directly, but by cooling cities, absorbing carbon dioxide and trapping pollution they play an indirect part in protecting it.
Agribusiness
37 Firms Allowed to Export Hilsa to India for Durga Puja
Bangladesh will export 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India for the coming Durga Puja, and 37 firms have already been given permission.
Crops
Black Queen Watermelon Brings Lakh-Taka Income in 70 Days
Young farmer Abu Bakkar Siddique of Chandipasha in Pakundia, Kishoreganj, has earned more than Tk 1 lakh in 70 days from off-season Black Queen watermelon on 40 decimals.
Fisheries
Hilsa Sent at India's Request, Not Under Pressure: Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter says hilsa is being sent to India for Durga Puja at India's request, not under any pressure.
Crops
Workshop on Nature-Based Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Bangladesh
Youth group Earthhoppers held a virtual workshop on nature-based solutions to build climate awareness among university students across Bangladesh.
Crops
Rare Golden Shark Seen for the First Time in the World
A six-foot golden nurse shark with white eyes, caught and released off Costa Rica, is the first known case of albinism and xanthism appearing together, researchers say.
Crops
Badsha Succeeds Growing Sharifa Fruit in Ishwardi
National gold medal-winning farmer Shahjahan Ali Badsha has made a success of commercial sharifa farming on 33 bigha in Ishwardi, Pabna.
Environment
Traditional Jhapan Snake Game Held in Kushtia
The traditional rural jhapan game, held for the first time in a dozen years at Jhaudia in Kushtia Sadar, drew thousands of spectators to watch snake charmers perform with venomous snakes.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Exported at India's Request: Fisheries Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter says 1,200 tonnes of hilsa are being exported for Durga Puja at India's repeated request, in smaller volume and at a higher price than before.
Environment
Loss of Rights Over 15 Years Made Many Intolerant: Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman told an animal welfare fair that losing democratic rights for over 15 years had made many people intolerant, and pledged to update wildlife and environment laws.