Environment
Abdul Wahed's Love of Trees Sets an Example for the Environment
For seven years, tree lover Abdul Wahed has planted trees across Dhaka, including palms along a 12 km highway to help guard against lightning.
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Environment
Fruits
The Vast Wealth of Natural Seaweed in Bangladesh's Waters
Experts say Bangladesh's sea holds vast natural seaweed, and research under BARI since 2016 points to strong potential for planned cultivation.
Environment
Clay Pots in Trees to Shelter Birds in Tangail's Bhuapur
A local volunteer group in Tangail's Bhuapur upazila has hung clay pots in trees to give birds safe shelter from storms, rain and sun.
Livestock
Biodiversity of Hakaluki Haor at Risk
Poor planning, free grazing by cattle and buffalo and illegal tree felling have pushed the biodiversity of Hakaluki Haor to the brink.
Agribusiness
Unemployed Young People Become Self-Reliant Through Pigeon Farming
Pigeon farming has made many young people in Meherpur self-reliant, though farmers say the lack of training and a district market keeps them from fair prices.
Environment
Six Bird Species Newly Found in Bangladesh
Three young birders were honoured at Jahangirnagar University's Pakhimela for finding six rare or first-recorded bird species in Bangladesh.
Livestock
Why You Should Rear Pigeons
With about 20 breeds suited to the country's climate, pigeons offer Bangladeshi families nutrition, beauty and an alternative source of income.
Environment
Migratory Birds Flock to Hakaluki and Baikka Beel
Tens of thousands of migratory birds have arrived at Hakaluki Haor and Baikka Beel in Moulvibazar, though numbers are down on previous years.
Environment
Atrai River Comes Alive With Migratory Birds
Thousands of migratory birds have filled the Atrai river in Naogaon's Mahadebpur, where local young people are working to make it a safe sanctuary.
Environment
Fewer Migratory Birds at Hakaluki
Fewer migratory birds are reaching Hakaluki Haor, and locals blame the destruction of its swamp forest and hunting with poison bait.
Environment
A Fair of Migratory Birds on the Patuakhali Coast
Coastal wetlands in Patuakhali are alive with migratory birds this winter, so many that it looks as though a bird fair has been held.
Fisheries
Winter's Guest Birds
Migratory birds from Siberia have again arrived at the wetlands beside Jahangirnagar University, filling the campus with birdsong.
Environment
Cycle Camping to Protect Nature
A young man from Saidpur in Nilphamari cycled to the Banglabandha zero point in Panchagarh to campaign for the protection of birds and nature.