Environment
Woman Dies After Snake Hidden in Pot Bites Her in Gafargaon
A 50-year-old woman in Gafargaon, Mymensingh, died after a snake hiding in a clay pot bit her as she reached inside.
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Environment
Crops
Dried-Up River Halts Irrigation on 3,000 Acres of Haor Boro Land
With the Baithakhali river dried up, irrigation has stopped on 3,000 acres of boro land in Kishoreganj's Austagram upazila, leaving thousands of farmers worried.
Crops
Unsold Tomatoes End Up on a Rubbish Dump in Khulna's Terokhada
Tomato farmers in Terokhada upazila of Khulna had a bumper crop but could not sell it, and many have dumped their rotting tomatoes on a rubbish heap.
Crops
Farmers Grow Sweet Pumpkin on Fallow Banks of the Dharla River in Lalmonirhat
Farmers in Lalmonirhat are earning extra income by growing sweet pumpkin on fallow land along the Dharla river, using seed given free by the agriculture office.
Environment
Deer Rescued from Poachers' Trap and Released in the Sundarbans
The Forest Department rescued a deer caught in a poachers' trap in the Sundarbans and released it back into the forest.
Environment
Injured Python Released into Forest After Treatment in Mirsharai
A 16-foot python found injured and tied up by children in Mirsharai, Chattogram, was rescued, given first aid and released back into the forest.
Crops
A Drop of Water, a Drop of Life
World Water Day, observed every 22 March, highlights a worsening safe water crisis worldwide and in Bangladesh, and the steps individuals, government and society can take.
Crops
Manikganj Farmers Hope for a Bumper Maize Crop
Maize farmers in Manikganj expect a bumper crop this season, with the area under maize up by 4,333 hectares on last year.
Agribusiness
Fishing Cat Speared to Death in Chuadanga, Video Goes Viral
A fishing cat was killed with a fish spear in Damurhuda upazila of Chuadanga, and a video of the killing drew sharp criticism on social media.
Crops
Rain Brings Relief to Mango Growers in Chapainawabganj
After a long dry spell, a light drizzle in Chapainawabganj on Friday has brought relief to mango growers, and the agriculture department calls it a blessing for the crop.
Crops
Bhola Farmers Hope for Big Profits from Bumper Watermelon Crop
Watermelon has yielded well again this year on the isolated chars of Bhola, and with lower costs farmers are hoping for bigger profits.
Environment
Climate Change and Deforestation: Is the Future at Risk?
On World Forest Day, several students share their views on deforestation, climate change and what Bangladesh must do to protect its forests.
Environment
What You Can See in a Day at Jahanabad
A college student describes a day out with friends at Gilatala Jahanabad Cantonment near Khulna, from its zoo and fish museum to a picnic under silk cotton trees.