Environment
Speech-Impaired Youth Dies After Indian Elephant Attack in Tetulia
A 23-year-old speech-impaired man died after being trampled by one of two elephants that crossed from India into Tetulia, Panchagarh.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Pair of Elephants at Banglabandha Border Sparks Panic
Two elephants believed to have crossed from India were found in a maize field in Banglabandha union of Tetulia, Panchagarh, alarming local people.
Crops
Vermicompost Changes the Fortune of Chuadanga's Asabul Haque
Asabul Haque of Chuadanga went from a tea stall to a vermicompost business with capital of over Tk 1 crore, but still lacks a licence to package his product.
Crops
Lychee Trees Burst Into Blossom in Dinajpur, Bumper Crop Expected
Lychee trees across Dinajpur have begun to blossom, and favourable weather has growers expecting a bumper crop.
Livestock
Fishing Cat Killed After Coming for Goat Kids in Rajbari
A householder in Baliakandi, Rajbari, killed a fishing cat that had come after his goat kids and attacked him.
Vegetables
400 Pigeons Killed by Poison Laid in Pea Field
Around 400 pigeons died in Manirampur, Jashore, after a farmer laid poison in his pea field, sparking tension in the village.
Crops
Ishwardi's Shafiqul Profits From Colourful Cauliflower
Shafiqul Islam of Ishwardi has profited from growing nutritious purple and yellow cauliflowers for the first time, and neighbours plan to follow.
Crops
Ageing Ganges-Kobadak Irrigation Project Falters, Water Supply Halted
The Ganges-Kobadak (GK) irrigation project is failing to supply water as its ageing pumps break down and canals silt up, and the Planning Commission has recommended a new project.
Crops
Two Bighas of Banana Destroyed in Gangni, Tk 4 Lakh Loss
Miscreants cut down the banana plants on two bighas belonging to three farmers in Chargoal village, Gangni, Meherpur.
Fruits
A Bird Sanctuary on the Quiet Char of Shouljalia
A large char in the Bishkhali river at Shouljalia in Kathalia, Jhalakathi, has been made a bird sanctuary where hunting, grazing and felling are banned.
Fruits
Waking From a Long Slumber, a Sudden Rush for GI Recognition
India's registration of the Tangail saree as its geographical indication has jolted Bangladesh into hurried GI recognition, which experts warn must be handled carefully.
Crops
It Is Up to Us to Save the Sundarbans
Two university students argue that the shrinking Sundarbans and its endangered wildlife must be protected before it is too late.
Crops
400 Maunds of Boroi Looted From Orchard Under Cover of Night
Miscreants stripped at least 400 maunds of boroi from a farmer's three-and-a-half-acre orchard in Gosairhat, Shariatpur, causing a loss he puts at Tk 10 lakh.