Environment
Life Returns to the Sundarbans After Seven Months Without Tourists
Seven months without tourists during the coronavirus closure have let the Sundarbans recover from Cyclone Amphan, with more deer, dolphins, birds and fish being seen.
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Environment
Former Police Officer Has Fed Raccoons Every Night for 20 Years
Former Nova Scotia police officer James Blackwood, the self-styled 'raccoon whisperer', has fed at least 25 raccoons every night for two decades.
Environment
Forest Department to Release 90 Crocodiles into the Sundarbans
The forest department released three crocodiles at Harbaria in the Sundarbans, the first of 90 to be freed in the forest's rivers and canals for Bangabandhu's birth centenary.
Fisheries
Rare Otter Caught in Pond in Bhola, Released in Char Kukri-Mukri
A rare otter caught in a household pond in Char Fasson, Bhola, was rescued by the forest department and released in the Char Kukri-Mukri sanctuary.
Environment
Planting Trees Is Sadaqah Jariyah
The Quran and the hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH) show that planting and caring for trees earns reward as sadaqah jariyah, continuing charity that outlives the planter.
Crops
Wild Boars Destroy Ripe Paddy, Leaving Habiganj Farmers Desperate
Wild boars coming down from the hills have eaten ripe paddy on at least 50 acres in the Sutang area of Habiganj's Shayestaganj upazila over the past four to five months.
Livestock
Cow Badly Injured After Being Fed Explosives in Rajasthan
A cow in Pali district of India's Rajasthan was seriously injured after eating explosives, and doctors are unsure whether the animal can be saved.
Environment
Government to Reward Informants Who Help Uncover Wildlife Crimes
The government has issued rules to pay informants up to Tk 50,000 for information that helps uncover crimes against wildlife.
Livestock
Guest Birds Become Permanent Residents in Naogaon's Khagorkuri Village
Birds that once came to Khagorkuri village near Naogaon town as seasonal guests have now nested and raised young there, and villagers guard them against hunters.
Fisheries
Endangered Gharial Caught in Fisherman's Net in the Jamuna, Released
An endangered gharial caught in a fisherman's net in the Jamuna at Belkuchi, Sirajganj, drew crowds before it was rescued and released back into the river.
Environment
National Zoo Animals Grow Plump During Coronavirus Closure
The National Zoo in Mirpur reopened after seven and a half months with plumper animals and 115 new births, though many visitors ignored health rules and disturbed the animals.
Environment
Have You Ever Seen the Harichacha, the Treepie?
The harichacha, or treepie, a long-tailed relative of the crow, is still seen around Naogaon town even as shrinking thickets drive many birds away.
Environment
Government Working Successfully to Conserve Dolphins, Says Minister
Environment minister Md Shahab Uddin said dolphin numbers in three Sundarbans sanctuaries have risen by 55 per cent, a milestone for conservation in Bangladesh.