Environment
Government Prepares Red List of 1,000 Plant Species
The government has prepared a red list assessing 1,000 plant species in Bangladesh, 395 of them classed as threatened, environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said.
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Vegetables
Lalmonirhat Farmers Happy With Good Prices for Early Cauliflower
A bumper crop of early cauliflower in flood-free Lalmonirhat is fetching farmers good prices and being sent to Dhaka and other districts.
Environment
10-Foot Python Rescued in Koyra
Forest officials rescued a 10-foot python from a village in Koyra, Khulna, and released it into the Sundarbans.
Crops
Land-Grabbing Spree as Forest Department Doesn't Know Lawachara's Boundary
Encroachers have occupied land around Lawachara National Park for years, and a source says the park has shrunk to about half its size, as the Forest Department begins recovering land.
Environment
Wildlife Hunting and Trafficking Must Stop to Protect Biodiversity
Environment adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan said wildlife hunting and trafficking must end to protect biodiversity, speaking at the national round of the Wildlife Olympiad.
Crops
Jubo Dal Launches Tree Planting Programme in Dhanmondi
Dhanmondi Thana Jubo Dal launched a tree planting programme by the lake at Rabindra Sarobar to mark National Revolution and Solidarity Day.
Environment
12 Langurs Saved From Trafficking in Maheshkhali
Forest staff rescued 12 langurs caught in the hills of Maheshkhali for trafficking and released them into a nearby forest the same day.
Environment
Seven Injured in Clash Between Forest Department and Locals in Rangamati
A clash broke out when a local family claiming the land blocked Forest Department staff planting saplings in Kaptai National Park, leaving seven people injured on both sides.
Crops
What to Do to Raise Aman Rice Production
Choosing the right variety, planting healthy seedlings on time and managing fertiliser, water, weeds, pests and diseases can raise aman rice yields, this guide explains.
Environment
Peaceful Coexistence With Wildlife Must Be Ensured, Says Rizwana
At a World One Health Day event, the environment adviser said protecting wildlife's rights is a human duty, and the fisheries adviser warned about pesticides in food.
Environment
600 Saplings Planted on the Meghna Coast
Pubali Bank PLC planted 600 fruit tree saplings along the Meghna coast in Ramgati and Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur.
Crops
How to Grow Coriander Leaves Without Soil or Sand
Coriander leaves can be grown on a balcony all year round, even without soil or sand, using a simple basket-over-water method.
Vegetables
How to Care for Colourful Petunias
Petunias brighten a winter garden, but they flower well only with the right light, water, soil, feeding and pruning.