Environment
30 Dead Deer Recovered from Katka in the Sundarbans
The forest department has recovered 30 dead deer from the Katka area of the Sundarbans alone after Cyclone Remal, and expects the number to rise.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Cyclone Remal Batters the Sundarbans
Cyclone Remal caused widespread damage in the Sundarbans, killing deer and other animals, with two dead and nine injured deer recovered on 27 May.
Fruits
Rajbari Litchi Farmers Happy with Good Prices
Favourable weather has given Rajbari a bumper litchi crop this year, and growers are happy to sell pest-free fruit wholesale straight from their orchards.
Crops
Civil Society Writes to Government to Stop Golden Rice and Bt Brinjal
Civil society representatives have written to the government calling for a halt to commercial approval of Golden Rice and withdrawal of Bt brinjal's approval.
Fruits
Jamaat Sends Mangoes and Litchis for Khaleda Zia
Bangladesh Jamaat-e-Islami has sent seasonal mangoes and litchis as a gift for BNP chairperson Khaleda Zia and the party's acting chairman Tarique Rahman.
Environment
1.5 Lakh People Marooned, Over 2,000 Animals Including Deer Swept Away
Cyclone Remal caused heavy damage on the Noakhali coast, affecting 33,000 families on Hatiya island and sweeping away more than 2,000 livestock along with forest deer.
Environment
Snake Fear Grips Riverside Areas of Jhalakathi
Rising water from Cyclone Remal has flooded low-lying parts of Jhalakathi, pushing snakes into homes and spreading fear among residents.
Crops
Rare Red Sonail Charms Onlookers in Rajshahi
The rare Cassia javanica, or lal sonail, is in bloom at several places in Rajshahi, admired for its beauty and valued for its herbal uses.
Livestock
Gabtoli Cattle Market Goes to Dipjol: Appellate Division
The Appellate Division has ruled that the Gabtoli cattle market in the capital will remain under film producer and actor Monowar Hossain, alias Dipjol, this Eid-ul-Azha.
Fruits
Why You Should Soak Mangoes in Water Before Eating Them
Whenever you buy mangoes, soak them in water for half an hour before eating, for five reasons that go beyond washing off dust.
Livestock
How to Recognise an Animal Fit for Qurbani
Buyers should choose a healthy, injury-free sacrificial animal of the right age, avoiding artificially fattened and pregnant animals.
Crops
Heavy Rain Forecast: 8 Tips for Farmers
The Department of Agricultural Extension has issued eight tips to protect crops, fish and livestock as moderate to heavy rain is forecast across the country on 26-28 May.
Crops
Markets Full of Seasonal Fruit, Demand for Imported Fruit Falls
The arrival of mangoes, litchis and jackfruit has cut demand for imported fruit in Dhaka, bringing down the prices of apples, malta and oranges.