Environment
Sherpur Fears Flooding as Hill Torrents and Rain Swell Rivers
Continuous rain and hill torrents from India's Meghalaya are pushing Sherpur's rivers up fast, raising fears of temporary flooding in low-lying areas.
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Boro Procurement Target Set at 5 Lakh Tonnes of Paddy: Food State Minister
The government has set a Boro 2026 procurement target of 5 lakh tonnes of paddy, 12 lakh tonnes of parboiled rice and 1 lakh tonnes of atap rice.
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Not a Single Taka: Madaripur Man Has Given Away Saplings for 45 Years
For more than four decades Rajon Mahmud of Madaripur has given saplings away without taking a single taka, while campaigning to protect the local environment.
Environment
All Primary Schools Told to Plant Five Trees Each on 15 July
Every government primary school must plant five saplings on 15 July, in step with the Prime Minister's tree planting that day.
CropsWriter argues digital supply chains could bring fairer prices to Bangladesh farms
In a July 2026 opinion piece in Jagonews24, the writer proposed making Bangladesh's whole farm-to-consumer value chain digital, arguing it would bring transparency, traceability and fairer prices for farmers and cut post-harvest losses.
Crops10-foot python rescued from Bhurbhuria tea garden in Sreemangal
On 9 July 2026 the Bangladesh Wildlife Service Foundation rescued an unharmed python about 10 feet long and weighing around 14 kg from the Bhurbhuria tea garden in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.
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Ostrich Chicks Hatch in Bangladesh, a Breakthrough for Breeding Research
For the first time, ostrich eggs laid at a mini zoo in Parbatipur, Dinajpur, have produced healthy chicks, six of which are thriving at about six weeks old.
Environment
Flooding May Persist in Parts of Bangladesh for Two More Days
Heavy rain and water from upstream have caused flooding in several parts of the country, and the situation may continue for another 24 to 48 hours.
Environment
Hill Torrents Submerge Sunamganj Roads, Flood Feared
Hill torrents from upstream have again submerged two key roads in Sunamganj, cutting Tahirpur upazila off from the district town by road.
Environment
Feni Readies for Possible Flood, 224 Shelters Opened
Feni district administration has prepared 224 shelters, stocked relief and rescue equipment and begun forming volunteer teams to deal with a possible flood.
Environment
Khagrachhari Flood Worsens, All Primary Schools in District Closed
The flood in Khagrachhari has worsened with continuous rain and hill torrents, cutting key roads, stranding more than 500 tourists in Sajek and forcing schools to close.
Environment
Plant a Tree for Every Newborn, Prime Minister Urges
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman called for turning tree planting into a social movement, urging families to celebrate every birth by planting a tree, as he opened the 2026 environment and tree fairs.
Environment
Dhaka Must Be Made a Liveable City: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman said Dhaka must be made a liveable city and stressed environmental awareness while opening the national tree plantation campaign on 9 July.