Fruits
Neglected Watermelon Rind Offers Great Benefits
The watermelon rind most people throw away is packed with fibre, vitamins and citrulline that can support digestion, circulation and heart health.
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Bangladesh
Crops
Save the Environment, Build a Healthy Future
An opinion piece argues that planting trees, cutting plastic, protecting rivers and saving energy are essential for Bangladesh's survival, not a luxury.
Environment
Kalnagini Snake Rescued From a House
A kalnagini snake was rescued unharmed from a house in the staff quarters of the Sreemangal upazila health complex and handed to the forest department.
FisheriesHilsa output has grown but sustainable management is the challenge, BFRI scientist says
On 7 April 2026 Dr Md Amirul Islam of BFRI's Chandpur river centre said hilsa production had grown but keeping it up needs protection of mother hilsa and jatka, deeper rivers and less pollution. A day earlier the fisheries minister said output fell to 5 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
Environment
What the Life of the Ant, One of Earth's Oldest Creatures, Teaches Us
Ants, among Earth's oldest and smallest creatures, live in disciplined, cooperative colonies whose habits offer lessons for people.
Fruits
What Happens When You Eat Green Mango? Benefits and Cautions
Green mango, plentiful at the start of summer, supports immunity and digestion and helps fight the heat, but should be eaten in moderation.
Crops
Six Seasons Out of Rhythm: What Future for Farming and the Environment?
A senior agriculturist argues that global warming has broken the rhythm of Bangladesh's six seasons, with growing damage to farming, public health and the environment.
EnvironmentMadaripur volunteer Monir Hossain rescued and released 86 snakes in two years
Monir Hossain, a 28-year-old from Kurigram living in Madaripur, rescued 86 snakes from 12 districts in two years, released them on the forest department's advice and treated five injured ones. In early April 2026 two wounded rat snakes were in his care.
Crops
Lentils Won't Soften in Your Mango Dal? Here Is the Right Method
Tangy mango dal is a summer favourite, and the key to soft lentils is adding the green mango only after the dal is almost cooked.
Fisheries
Hilsa Output Lowest in 8 Years, Minister Calls Raising It a Challenge
Hilsa production fell to 5 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 fiscal year, the lowest in eight years, and the fisheries minister calls raising it a huge challenge.
Crops
Thefts Hit Irrigation, Paddy on 200 Bighas Under Threat
An organised gang has stolen at least 50 irrigation pumps and transformers in three months from a field in Chapainawabganj, disrupting irrigation for boro paddy.
Fruits
Make Green Mango Sharbat in No Time
A simple recipe for green mango sharbat, a refreshing summer drink that quenches thirst and keeps the body hydrated.
Fisheries
Jatka Conservation Week From 7 to 13 April
The government will observe Jatka Conservation Week from 7 to 13 April in 20 hilsa-rich districts, the fisheries and livestock minister has announced.