Crops
The Desert's "Sweet Gold" Now Grows in Hiru's Garden in Pabna
Four years after starting with four saplings, Saifuddin Hiru of Atgharia, Pabna, has bunches of Ajwa, Mariam and other dates hanging in his garden.
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Environment
Flood Warning for Low-Lying Areas of Two Districts, Three Rivers Above Danger Level
The Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre says riverside low-lying areas of Moulvibazar and Habiganj may flood in the next 24 hours, while three rivers are above danger level.
Crops
Kurigram Farmers Turn to Climate-Resilient Methods to Survive the Heat
As temperatures rise and rainfall falls in Kurigram, farmers are adopting organic and climate-resilient methods such as mulching, trichocompost and pheromone traps.
Livestock
Tk 25,000 Compensation for Each Cow Killed in Floods, Says Disaster Minister
The government will pay Tk 25,000 for each cow and Tk 10,000 for each goat or sheep that died in the floods, the disaster management minister announced in Chattogram.
Environment
How to Keep Potted Plants Healthy in the Monsoon
A few simple rules on drainage, watering, light, feeding and pests will keep potted plants green and healthy right through the monsoon.
Livestock
Monocled Cobra Eggs Found at a Khanqah in Patiya
Rescuers recovered 12 eggs of the venomous monocled cobra from a khanqah in Patiya, Chattogram, though the snake itself could not be caught.
Crops
Floods Hit 43 Districts, Crops on 114,000 Hectares Submerged
Continuous heavy rain has damaged crops on 114,723 hectares across 43 districts and caused about Tk 400 crore of losses to fisheries and livestock.
Environment
Madhabi Marma Gives Relief to 200 Flood-Hit Families
Reserved-seat MP Advocate Madhabi Marma distributed relief to 200 flood-affected families in Bandarban on 14 July.
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Five Rope Bridges for Safe Wildlife Crossing in Madhupur Forest
Rope bridges built at five points in Madhupur forest aim to stop monkeys, langurs and other tree-dwelling animals being killed on the Tangail-Mymensingh highway.
Environment
Floods Damage 95km of Roads, Tk 28 Crore Needed for Repairs
Floods have damaged 95 kilometres of roads in Moulvibazar, and repairs will cost at least Tk 28 crore, the LGED says.
Environment
Sitesh Babu, Familiar Face of Wildlife Conservation, Dies
Sitesh Ranjan Deb, who spent decades rescuing and rehabilitating wildlife in Sreemangal, has died aged 75.
Fisheries
Floods Damage Crops and Fish Farms in Moulvibazar
Floods in Moulvibazar have damaged crops and fish farms, leaving farmers who borrowed from NGOs in distress.
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Flood-Hit Farmers to Get Seed and Fertiliser, Dry Feed for Livestock
The government will give flood-hit farmers free seed and fertiliser, supply dry feed for livestock and vaccinate animals in affected areas, the agriculture minister said.