Environment
15-Foot Python Found in Village, Released Into Forest
The Forest Department rescued a python about 15 feet long from a settlement in Ramu, Cox's Bazar, and released it in the local botanical garden the same day.
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Bangladesh
FisheriesKuakata fishermen rally against illegal trawling boats and behundi nets
On 27 July 2025 about a thousand fishermen formed a human chain at Kuakata in Patuakhali, demanding an end to converted trawling boats and fine-mesh behundi nets they blame for vanishing fry and falling hilsa catches. Officials denied taking money to look away.
Fisheries
Pirate Fear in the Estuary at Peak Season; Fishing Needs a Special Token
As hilsa returns to the nets off Monpura, fishermen say pirates are kidnapping crews for ransom and selling tokens that let boats fish without attack.
Environment
5 Desi Ways to Decorate Your Balcony
Five simple, low-cost desi ideas for turning a small city balcony into a comfortable, attractive corner.
Environment
Aarong Ends Free Bags, Offers Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Aarong will stop giving free shopping bags from 1 September to encourage eco-friendly habits and cut single-use packaging.
Crops
50 Foreign Grape Varieties Being Grown in the Garo Hills
Agricultural entrepreneur Mizanur Rahman is growing 50 varieties of red, black and green grapes on 30 decimals at his home in the hill village of Meghadal in Sherpur's Sreebardi upazila.
Environment
BARVIDA Plants Fruit, Timber and Medicinal Trees to Protect Environment
The reconditioned car importers' association BARVIDA planted several hundred fruit, timber and medicinal trees at United Medical College and along the roads beside it in Dhaka.
Environment
Housewife Dies of Snakebite in Chandpur
A 45-year-old housewife, Ranu Begum, died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Matlab Dakshin, Chandpur.
Crops
Desert Crop Chia Seed Opens New Prospects in Sherpur
Young Sherpur entrepreneur Shimul Mia grew chia seed for the first time after watching YouTube, spending about Tk 5,000 and hoping to earn a lakh taka.
FisheriesHilsa catch in Mirsharai fell for five years as fishermen left the trade
Mirsharai upazila fisheries office figures showed the hilsa catch fell from 327.4 tonnes in 2020 to 36.49 tonnes in 2024. Fishermen, officials and a researcher pointed to pollution, changing water flow and the economic zone.
Fisheries
Hilsa and Amra, a Tempting Sweet-and-Sour Pair
A step-by-step recipe for a sour hilsa curry with amra, tamarind and a pinch of sugar, best eaten with plain rice.
Fruits
Fruit Prices Soar, Sellers Blame Syndicate
Prices of almost all fruits in Dhaka rose within about ten days, with sellers accusing a syndicate of exploiting rising cases of fever in the capital.
Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Satkhira
A nine-year-old boy, Ariful Islam, died of a venomous snakebite in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, after being taken first to a local ojha.