Environment
Thakurgaon UNO Seizes Felled Roadside Trees, Halts Road Work
The Thakurgaon Sadar UNO seized roadside trees felled during road widening in Borogaon union, which workers said were cut on the union chairman's orders.
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Environment
Environment
Over 150 Trees Felled in Shyamnagar's 'Mini Sundarbans'
More than 150 baen and keora trees have been felled in a char forest known as the Mini Sundarbans in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, allegedly by an embankment contractor's workers.
Crops
Tk 26 Crore of Ash Gourd to Be Sold in Netrokona
A bumper ash gourd crop on once-fallow land in Netrokona is expected to be worth Tk 26 crore this season.
Environment
Red Panda and Other Animals Found in Luggage in Thailand
Six Indian nationals were detained at Bangkok's Suvarnabhumi Airport after 87 animals, including a red panda, were found in their luggage.
Agrotech
Government to Use Digital Technology for Wildlife Conservation
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Saber Hossain Chowdhury said the government has begun using digital technology and services to conserve wildlife and ensure coexistence between people and animals.
Environment
Ten Vultures Wait to Spread Their Wings in the Open Sky
Ten vultures of endangered species are waiting to be released from the care centre at Singra Forest National Park in Birganj, Dinajpur, where sick birds are nursed back to health each year.
Crops
Farmer Trampled to Death by Elephant in Mymensingh
A farmer named Saiful Islam, 38, was trampled to death by an elephant in Haluaghat, Mymensingh.
Crops
Mango Growers Worried as Trees Fail to Blossom
Mango growers in Chapainawabganj are worried because most trees had not blossomed by late February, with agriculturists pointing to climate change and severe cold.
Environment
Elephants Cannot Be Used for Circuses or Extortion
The High Court has stayed the issuing and renewal of private licences for elephants used in circuses and extortion, meaning they can no longer be used for such commercial work.
Crops
Tk 65 Crore Worth of Crop Produced in Sunamganj
Mustard is growing in popularity among haor farmers in Sunamganj, where this season's crop of 5,400 tonnes is worth Tk 65 crore.
Environment
Three Cubs Born to Tigers 'Joe Biden' and Joya at Chattogram Zoo
Three cubs were born at Chattogram Zoo to Joe Biden, a tiger raised by zoo staff after his mother abandoned him, and the tigress Joya.
Fruits
Drumstick Flowers Are Rich in Nutrients: How to Eat Them
Drumstick flowers, which bloom in spring, are full of vitamins and minerals that help boost immunity, and can be cooked simply with potatoes and tomatoes.
Livestock
Karim Mia Made Guns Behind a Front of Pigeon Rearing, Police Say
Narayanganj detective police say Karim Mia made and supplied firearms for years under the cover of rearing pigeons.