Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Satkhira
A seven-year-old boy died of a snakebite in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, after first being taken to a traditional healer.
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Bangladesh
Livestock
1 Crore 29 Lakh 80 Thousand 367 Animals Ready for Qurbani
Bangladesh has nearly 1.3 crore animals ready for sacrifice at Eid-ul-Azha, well above demand, the fisheries and livestock minister said.
Fruits
Chuadanga Begins Marketing Three Mango Types Including Bombai
Mango marketing has begun in Chuadanga with the picking of Anti, Guti and Bombai mangoes under the district's mango calendar.
Crops
Russell's Viper Found in Paddy Field, Beaten to Death
Farmers in Shariatpur's Bhedarganj killed a five-foot Russell's viper they found while harvesting rice.
Crops
Chapainawabganj Mangoes Can Be Picked as Soon as They Ripen
Unlike other districts, Chapainawabganj has set no harvest calendar, so growers can pick and sell mangoes as soon as they ripen.
Crops
Caring for Livestock in the Month of Jaistha
With heat rising in the Bengali month of Jaistha, livestock and poultry need special care, including vaccination and preparation for the monsoon.
Crops
Where and When to Grow Cashew Nuts
Cashew, a fast-growing and drought-tolerant tropical crop, can be grown anywhere in Bangladesh but finds its best land in the hill districts such as Bandarban.
Crops
Harvest of All Guti Mangoes Begins Today in Rajshahi
Rajshahi's mango picking and marketing season opened on 15 May with guti mangoes, though the main Baneshwar market is expected to stay quiet until 25 May.
Crops
Naogaon Sees Prospect of Tk 2,500 Crore Mango Trade
Mango picking in Naogaon begins on 22 May, with the agriculture department expecting trade worth about Tk 2,500 crore this season.
Crops
Salt Output Hits Record, Topping 64 Years of History
Salt farmers in Cox's Bazar have produced a record amount before the season has even ended, helped by a long heatwave, but worry about falling prices.
Environment
What Is the Way to Put Out Fires in the Sundarbans?
After 24 fires in two decades, experts and officials weigh whether Bangladesh needs firefighting helicopters, special teams or better canals to protect the Sundarbans.
Fruits
Child Dies After Litchi Seed Lodges in Throat
A five-year-old boy in Birampur, Dinajpur, died after a litchi seed became stuck in his throat, according to his family.
Fruits
Mango Can Also Make a Soup: Here Is the Recipe
Beyond pickles, drinks and desserts, mango can be turned into a tasty chilled soup with cucumber, coconut and buttermilk.