Environment
Woman Hospitalised After Sucking Cobra Venom From Husband's Bite in China
A woman in Yunnan, China, ended up in hospital alongside her husband after trying to suck cobra venom from his bite, copying a method she had seen on television.
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Environment1,104 exotic animals seized in Dhaka's Rupnagar, raising biodiversity fears
On 2 July 2026 the Forest Department's Wildlife Crime Control Unit recovered 1,104 exotic animals, among them tarantulas, a Mexican black kingsnake, corn snakes and more than a thousand turtles, from rooftop aquariums in Rupnagar, Dhaka.
FruitsWhy unripe jackfruit is sold abroad as 'vegetarian meat'
Bangladesh's national fruit was being sold in the US, UK, Australia and Europe as a plant-based meat substitute; a Jagonews24 feature on 4 July 2026 put it down to the fibrous texture and mild flavour of unripe jackfruit.
Flowers
The Struggle for Survival in the Living World
Coral reef fish, a hawk and a rabbit, and bears eating salmon illustrate how living and non-living parts of an ecosystem depend on one another.
Fruits
Make a Tasty Dessert with Ripe Jackfruit
The natural sweetness and aroma of ripe jackfruit make it ideal for desserts, such as this simple jackfruit payesh.
FruitsJackfruit Day: Little-Known Facts About Bangladesh's National Fruit
On Jackfruit Day, 4 July 2026, a look at Bangladesh's national fruit: the largest fruit borne on any tree, with up to 500 seeds in one fruit, and unripe flesh now used abroad as a meat substitute.
Crops
Feijoada, Cape Verde's Popular Dish: The Recipe
Feijoada, a slow-cooked stew of beans, meat and sausage, is one of the best-loved traditional dishes of the African island nation of Cape Verde.
Crops
Prokritipath Pathshala Launches With Children's Nature Camp in Ramna Park
A new outdoor school, Prokritipath Pathshala, opened with a morning nature camp in Ramna Park to introduce children aged 5 to 14 to trees.
Environment
Bogura Deprived of Development for 20 Years, Government Ending Discrimination: State Minister
State Minister Mir Shahe Alam said Bogura had been neglected for 20 years as he opened tree planting along the re-excavated Barail-Bakson canal in Shibganj.
Crops
Madhupur Pineapple Famous Nationwide as Farmers Profit
Pineapple cultivation is expanding in Madhupur, Tangail, where the GI-recognised fruit is selling well and farmers are calling for processing and exports.
EnvironmentHigh Flows in Brahmaputra and Meghna Raise Flood Risk for July-August
In early July 2026 Bangladesh's Flood Forecasting and Warning Centre (FFWC) warned that heavy rain upstream could bring floods to the Brahmaputra and Meghna basins in July and August.
Fruits
Government Sends 100 kg of Mangoes as Gift for Suvendu Adhikari
The foreign ministry has sent mangoes through Benapole as a goodwill gift, including 100 kg for West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari.
EnvironmentDhaka South plans tree planting in 10 zones and joint earthquake preparedness
At a special meeting on 2 July 2026, Dhaka South City Corporation decided to form a high-level committee to draw up a tree-planting master plan for its 10 zones, and to coordinate with RAJUK and the fire service on earthquake risk.
Environment
BRAC Holds Tree-Planting Programme on Pasur River Bank in Mongla
BRAC held a tree-planting programme on the Pasur river bank in Mongla to build coastal people's climate resilience and protection from disasters.
Fisheries
A Small-Fish Chorchori in Mustard Oil for a Tired Afternoon
Small-fish chorchori in mustard oil is a nutritious, quick home-style dish to eat with hot rice at lunch.
AgrotechBangladesh Develops Tree Monitoring App to Track Nationwide Tree Planting
A Tree Monitoring App using GPS and GIS was being built to track whether saplings planted under the One Child, One Tree programme and the National Green Mission survive, budget documents showed in early July 2026.
Environment
Spotted Deer Disappearing: What Must Be Done to Protect Nature?
Habitat loss, poaching, stray dogs, disease and shortages of fresh water and food are driving down the spotted deer of Nijhum Dwip.
Livestock
Drinking Milk in the Morning? Know This First
A glass of milk on an empty stomach suits many people but can cause discomfort for those with lactose intolerance or blood-sugar problems.
AgribusinessUS puts $500m behind building fertilizer plants at home
The FIELDS programme will make awards of $15m to $150m to expand American production of nitrogen, phosphate, potash and sulphur, with applications closing on 15 August.
Fruits
Bangladesh Sends Mangoes to Suvendu Adhikari and Manik Saha
The Bangladesh government has sent 1,100 kg of Amrapali and Haribhanga mangoes to West Bengal and Tripura as a goodwill gift for their chief ministers and other dignitaries.