Fruits
The Nutrients Hidden in Mango Peel
Mango peel, usually thrown away, is rich in fibre, antioxidants and vitamins, and several studies suggest it holds more nutrients than the flesh.
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Environment
Two Snakes Killed in Lalmonirhat on Suspicion of Being Russell's Vipers
Two snakes suspected to be Russell's vipers were beaten to death in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, though officials could not confirm the species.
Environment
Reassure a Snakebite Patient and Keep Them Still
Toxicologist Prof M A Faiz explains how snakebites are diagnosed and treated, what antivenom costs, and what to do and avoid after a bite.
Environment
Russell's Viper in a Homestead Yard Draws Crowds
A five-foot Russell's viper caught in a net in a homestead yard in Kalapara, Patuakhali, was killed, and crowds gathered to see it.
Crops
More Russell's Viper Bite Victims Recover Than Die
Russell's vipers are turning up across Rajshahi, but hospital data show most people bitten recover, even though most upazila health complexes lack antivenom.
Environment
Russell's Viper Fear in River-Bound Noakhali
Fear of Russell's vipers has spread across Noakhali's nine upazilas, and health officials say antivenom has been stocked in the district's hospitals.
Environment
Snake Bites Brother and Sister at the Same Time
A brother and sister bitten by a snake in Kasbamajail, Pangsha, were admitted to hospital, where doctors found the snake their relatives brought was not venomous.
Environment
80% of Snakes Killed Every Day Are Non-Venomous: Forest Department
Amid Russell's viper panic, the forest department's wildlife crime unit says its hotlines are flooded with calls and that 80 per cent of the snakes people are killing are non-venomous.
Environment
Russell's Viper Fear Spreads on the Coast
Rumours on Facebook of Russell's viper sightings have caused panic in Kalapara, Patuakhali, but officials say the reports are false.
Fruits
Beat the Heat With Cool Ripe Mango Barfi
A simple recipe for mango barfi made with ripe mango, sugar, milk and desiccated coconut.
Environment
Two Upazilas Lack Antivenom; Police Warn Against Rumours
Alamdanga and Jibannagar health complexes in Chuadanga have no antivenom despite two recent snakebite deaths, and police have warned of action against anyone spreading Russell's viper rumours.
Environment
Tangail Hospitals Have Enough Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Says
With fear of the Russell's viper spreading across Tangail, the civil surgeon says hospitals hold enough antivenom and urges people to stay alert rather than panic.
Livestock
Robber Leaders Paid for Qurbani With Money Looted From Cattle Traders, DB Says
Detective Branch police arrested 10 members of a gang that robbed cattle traders returning from Dhaka's Eid markets, and say two of its leaders used the loot to pay for their own qurbani.