Bangladesh
Baby Elephant That Swam From Myanmar Still Not Returned to Forest
A baby wild elephant that swam across the Naf River from Myanmar remains at Shah Porir Dwip after 40 hours, and one man has been injured.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Baby Elephant Swims Across River From Myanmar to Teknaf
A baby elephant about seven feet tall has swum across the Naf River from Myanmar and entered Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf.
Agribusiness
Sherpur's 'Tiger Babu' Returns Home Unsold After Eid Markets
Tiger Babu, the largest bull in Sherpur, went unsold at Eid after the best offer in Dhaka reached only Tk 6 lakh against an asking price of Tk 16 lakh.
Agribusiness
Goat Skins Given Free With Cow Hides at Tangail's Pakutia Market
Seasonal traders at Tangail's biggest hide market in Pakutia fear losses after few buyers turned up and goat skins went free with cow hides.
Agribusiness
Nilphamari Nursery Owner Lebu Mia Wins National Award
A former fish seller in Nilphamari has turned a one-bigha nursery into a 50-bigha business and won the Prime Minister's national award for tree planting.
Livestock
No One Can Take Hides In or Out Across the Border: Home Minister
Home Minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal said the borders are secure against rawhide smuggling and that green chilli prices will ease when rain and floods subside.
Environment
When Is the Right Time to Plant Trees?
June, July and August are the best months to plant saplings, and choosing the right tree for the right place brings fruit, medicine and timber.
Environment
Rare Marabou Stork Rescued in Joypurhat
A young man in Joypurhat has rescued a sick marabou stork, a rare bird, which the forest department has taken for treatment.
Vegetables
Russell's Viper Rescued From Gorai River Bank in Kushtia
Wildlife volunteers in Kushtia have rescued a Russell's viper caught in the net fence of a vegetable field beside the Gorai River.
Crops
Atiar's 'Brunei King' Mango Spreads Across the Country
A giant mango from the Sultan of Brunei's orchard, brought to Magura in 2014, has become the district's signature variety and is spreading nationwide.
Livestock
94.43 Lakh Sacrificial Animals Sold for More Than Tk 60,000 Crore
More than 94.43 lakh animals worth over Tk 60,000 crore were sold at cattle markets and online for Eid ul-Adha, according to the Department of Livestock Services.
Livestock
People Sacrifice in Dhaka and Head Home With the Meat
Many people who sacrificed animals in Dhaka on Eid ul-Adha set off that afternoon for their village homes with meat for their families.
Crops
Plant More Trees During the Eid Holidays
With many people home in their villages for Eid ul-Adha, the holiday is a chance to plant trees rather than cut them down.