Bangladesh
Youth Arrested over Killing of Fishing Cat with Spear in Chuadanga
Police have arrested one of three men accused of spearing a fishing cat to death in Chuadanga's Damurhuda upazila, after a video of the killing went viral.
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Environment
Injured Python Released into Forest After Treatment in Mirsharai
A 16-foot python found injured and tied up by children in Mirsharai, Chattogram, was rescued, given first aid and released back into the forest.
Crops
A Drop of Water, a Drop of Life
World Water Day, observed every 22 March, highlights a worsening safe water crisis worldwide and in Bangladesh, and the steps individuals, government and society can take.
Crops
Manikganj Farmers Hope for a Bumper Maize Crop
Maize farmers in Manikganj expect a bumper crop this season, with the area under maize up by 4,333 hectares on last year.
Crops
Thai Sapodilla Grown in the Hills of Mirsharai
Young agri-entrepreneur Md Omar Sharif has succeeded in growing Thai sapodilla in the hills of Mirsharai in Chattogram, and this year sold some of the fruit at market.
Crops
Watermelon Bought for Tk 150 Sells for Tk 600 After Changing Hands Four Times
Barguna's watermelon farmers are not getting a fair price as the fruit bought from them for Tk 150 sells for up to Tk 600 after passing through four hands.
Agribusiness
Fishing Cat Speared to Death in Chuadanga, Video Goes Viral
A fishing cat was killed with a fish spear in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga, and a video of the killing drew sharp criticism on social media.
Fisheries
How Bangladesh's Scientists Are Trying to Save Native Small Fish from Extinction
Although several small fish species in Bangladesh have become endangered in recent decades, total output of these fish has risen sharply thanks to fisheries scientists' research.
Crops
Rain Brings Relief to Mango Growers in Chapainawabganj
After a long dry spell, a light drizzle in Chapainawabganj on Friday has brought relief to mango growers, and the agriculture department calls it a blessing for the crop.
Crops
Bhola Farmers Hope for Big Profits from Bumper Watermelon Crop
Watermelon has yielded well again this year on the isolated chars of Bhola, and with lower costs farmers are hoping for bigger profits.
Environment
Climate Change and Deforestation: Is the Future at Risk?
On World Forest Day, several students share their views on deforestation, climate change and what Bangladesh must do to protect its forests.
Bangladesh
Fox Snatches Toddler from Courtyard and Kills Him in Kishoreganj
A 19-month-old boy has died after a fox bit him and dragged him from the courtyard of his home in Kishoreganj's Sadar upazila.
Crops
Mirsharai Farmers Show Growing Interest in Sunflower
Sunflower cultivation for oil is expanding in Mirsharai upazila of Chattogram, with many farmers taking it up on the upazila agriculture office's advice.