Environment
Sick Black Kite Rescued in Bogura
Members of an environmental group have rescued a sick black kite in Bogura and plan to release it on forest department advice after treatment.
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Bangladesh
Agrotech
Electric Fence to Keep Elephants Away Has Failed
The country's first solar electric fence against wild elephants, built along the Sherpur border, has failed, with the builder and the forest department blaming each other.
Crops
Interest in Coloured Cauliflower Growing in Magura
Two farmers in Sreepur, Magura, have successfully grown cauliflower in seven colours, drawing crowds and interest from neighbours with its higher price.
Crops
Tomato Prices Now a Fresh Blow for Growers
Tomato growers in Rajbari fear losses in the peak season, with yields at less than half of last year's and wholesale prices down to Tk 13-17 a kg.
Crops
Boro Transplanting in Full Swing in Dinajpur as Cold Eases
Farmers in southern Dinajpur have started transplanting boro seedlings as temperatures rise, about a week later than usual after a harsh spell of cold and fog.
Vegetables
Sylhet's 'Goalgadda' Beans Exported to 13 Countries
Farmers in Sylhet's Golapganj have grown the special Goalgadda bean for decades, and after meeting local demand it is exported to 13 countries.
Crops
Easy Ways to Grow Red Amaranth
Red amaranth can be grown year-round in almost every region of the country, and well-managed plots can yield about 500kg of greens a bigha.
Crops
Boro Seedbeds Damaged by Fog and Cold, Farmers in Trouble
Dense fog and bitter cold are damaging boro paddy seedbeds across Meherpur, leaving farmers worried about meeting the season's cultivation target.
Bangladesh
Two Endangered Bear Cubs Rescued in Chakaria, Trafficker Arrested
Cox's Bazar police rescued two endangered bear cubs and arrested an alleged member of a wildlife trafficking ring in Chakaria upazila.
Crops
Tomato Farmers in Sunamganj Make Tk 5 Lakh Profit a Hectare
Winter tomato growers in Sunamganj are reporting yields of 25-35 tonnes and profits of Tk 5-6 lakh a hectare, and more farmers are taking up the crop.
Environment
Bird Poaching in Moulvibazar's Haors Goes On Despite Crackdown
Poachers in Moulvibazar's wetlands keep killing migratory birds with poison bait and traps, and a forest guard has been withdrawn over a Hakaluki case.
Environment
Nilsagar Comes Alive With Migratory Birds
Migratory birds from cold countries have filled Nilphamari's Nilsagar Dighi, drawing growing crowds of visitors to the historic pond.
Environment
Coordinated Action Needed to Stop Migratory Bird Hunting
A writer on the environment argues that only coordinated local action, backed by tougher laws, can end the winter slaughter of migratory birds.