Agribusiness
Sundhi Turtle Brought for Sale Rescued in Mongla
Forest staff in Mongla rescued a rare freshwater sundhi turtle that a smuggler had brought to market for sale, and released it into a pond.
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Environment
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Rumpa's Success With a Hobby Nursery
A computer science student in Dhaka's East Kafrul has turned her hobby garden into an online plant business that earns her Tk 15,000 to Tk 25,000 a month.
Environment
Public Palm Trees Killed to Save His Own Mango Trees, Locals Allege
Locals in Bagmara, Rajshahi, allege that a union Awami League leader has poisoned at least 50 roadside palm trees that were shading his young mango trees, which he denies knowing anything about.
Environment
Tiger-Like Animal Spotted on Sonadia, Panic Across the Island
Residents of Sonadia island in Cox's Bazar are alarmed after a camera captured a tiger-like animal, though forest officials say it is most likely a fishing cat or jungle cat.
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.
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
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.
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Poachers in Moulvibazar's wetlands keep killing migratory birds with poison bait and traps, and a forest guard has been withdrawn over a Hakaluki case.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.
Crops
Naogaon Farmers Plant Iri-Boro Despite Last Year's Losses
Carrying last year's losses, Naogaon farmers have thrown themselves into Iri-Boro planting despite biting cold and higher production costs.
Crops
Masud and Munni's Rooftop Garden Meets Their Family's Nutrition Needs
A couple in Barguna town grow chemical-free winter vegetables, fruit and flowers on their 1,680 sq ft roof to feed their family.
Crops
How to Look After Pet Birds in Winter
A pet bird keeper sets out how to protect cage and colony birds from cold, draughts and disease during winter.