Environment
Russell's Viper Now Seen in Chuadanga
A snake said to be a Russell's viper was found and killed in a field in Jibannagar, Chuadanga, leaving farmers afraid to go to their fields.
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Bangladesh
Crops
Mango Prices High Even in Peak Season, Exports in Doubt
Mango prices are about double last year's in the peak season because of a smaller crop, and exporters fear higher costs will cut shipments.
Crops
Pineapples Are Changing Sunamganj's Economy
Pineapple output is rising year by year in the hills of Sunamganj, where this season's crop of about 4,000 tonnes is worth around Tk 16 crore.
Environment
Snakebite Patients Recovering With Treatment in Faridpur, Antivenom Stocks Adequate
Snakebite cases have risen in Faridpur amid fear over Russell's vipers, but doctors say most patients who reach hospital in time are recovering and antivenom stocks are adequate.
Environment
Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Rajbari
A 60-year-old woman bitten by a cobra died at Rajbari Sadar Hospital on 25 June, and her family has blamed the doctors for negligence.
Environment
Russell's Viper: Legal Notice Seeks Antivenom in All Hospitals
A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice asking the government to ensure antivenom in all hospitals, train doctors and make antivenom in Bangladesh.
Fruits
An Easy Recipe for Ripe Mango Payesh
Ripe mangoes blended into milk and aromatic rice make a simple payesh that can be served chilled.
Environment
Man Kicks Russell's Viper, Ends Up in Hospital After Bite
A 40-year-old man was bitten while trying to kick a Russell's viper to death in Naria, Shariatpur, but doctors found no venom in his blood.
Environment
Two More Russell's Vipers Seen in Kalapara
Two Russell's vipers were found in Kalapara, Patuakhali, on 25 June and rescued by the forest department with help from the group Animal Lovers.
Crops
22 to Receive 'AIP' Honour for Contributions to Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture will honour 22 people in five categories as Agriculturally Important Persons (AIP) for 2021, the second time the honour has been given.
Environment
Snake Found on Fourth Floor of Upazila Complex
A venomous snake found on the fourth floor of the Mirsharai upazila parishad complex in Chattogram was killed after staff took it for a Russell's viper.
Environment
Villagers Kill Snake and 29 Young Thinking It a Russell's Viper
Villagers in Jaldhaka, Nilphamari killed a snake and its 29 young on 24 June believing it a Russell's viper, but forest officials say it was a different, mildly venomous species.
Environment
Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Dinajpur
A 60-year-old woman, Bhaduri Bewa, died of a snakebite in Bochaganj upazila of Dinajpur on 24 June.