Environment
Spotted Deer That Strayed Into Village Rescued, Released in Sundarbans
The forest department rescued a Sundarbans spotted deer that had wandered into a village at Amurbunia in Bagerhat and released it back into the forest.
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Environment
Crops
Low Cost, High Profit: Farmers Turn to Boroi Cultivation
Many Pirojpur farmers are replacing rice and other crops with boroi (jujube), drawn by low costs, strong demand and lower risk.
Crops
Chapainawabganj Fragrant With Mango Blossom
Mango trees across Chapainawabganj are covered in blossom and farmers are busy tending orchards in hope of a good harvest.
Vegetables
Export Hurdles Leave Bholahat's Sweet Pumpkin Farmers in Trouble
Complications in exporting have cut prices for sweet pumpkin farmers in Bholahat, where growers once prospered by selling abroad.
Crops
Low Turmeric Prices Leave Rangamati Growers Disheartened
Poor yields and dried turmeric prices well below last year's have left hill farmers in Rangamati disheartened, with some warning growers may give up the crop.
Environment
What You Can Do to Protect the Wildlife Around You
The birds, squirrels, bats and small reptiles around our homes are losing ground to concrete cities, and everyday habits can help protect them.
Crops
Stevia, a Sugar Substitute, Opens a New Horizon as a Profitable Crop
Commercial stevia farming has begun in Lalmonirhat, where a Dahagram farmer earns about Tk 50,000 a month from 12 decimals of land.
Crops
GAU Soybean 6: New Drought-Tolerant Soybean Opens Prospects for Char Lands
Gazipur Agricultural University has developed GAU Soybean 6, the country's first highly drought-tolerant inbred soybean variety, suited to coastal char lands.
Crops
Mango Trees Laden With Blossom in Magura, Farmers Hope for a Good Harvest
Mango trees across Mohammadpur upazila in Magura are in full blossom, and growers expect a good harvest if the weather stays favourable.
Flowers
Four Young Beekeepers Succeed in Producing Honey From Drumstick Flowers in Dinajpur
Four beekeepers in Dinajpur collected 150 kg of honey from drumstick flowers in their first harvest, worth an estimated Tk 1.5 lakh.
Crops
Shariatpur Farmers Hope for Profit From Coriander
Low costs and strong prices have pushed coriander cultivation in Shariatpur past its target, though farmers want cheaper fertiliser and pesticide.
Environment
10-Foot Python Rescued From House Ceiling in Srimangal
A python about 10 feet long found in a house ceiling in Srimangal was rescued and released into Lawachara forest.
Fruits
Rajshahi University Campus Decked in Mango Blossom, Humming With Bees
Mango trees across the Rajshahi University campus are full of blossom, and teachers say lower fog and fewer pests point to a good harvest.