Environment
Snakebite Victim Dies for Lack of Vaccine at Hospital
A young man bitten by a snake while cutting jute in Rajibpur, Kurigram, died on the way to Mymensingh after the local health complex had no usable vaccine.
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Agribusiness
One Kg of Hilsa Costs as Much as Three and a Half Kg of Beef
In Dhaka's markets on 5 August, the price of a 1-kg hilsa would buy about three and a half kg of beef, and even sellers say they cannot afford to eat the fish.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices Leave Buyers Glum
At Rampura and other Dhaka markets, buyers are walking away from hilsa selling for up to Tk 3,500 a kg, while traders say they cannot afford to eat it themselves.
Crops
What to Do to Protect Native Fish Species
A former fisheries dean explains how catching fry and draining ponds is wiping out Bangladesh's native fish, and what the government and public can do.
Environment
15-Foot Python Found in Village, Released Into Forest
The Forest Department rescued a python about 15 feet long from a settlement in Ramu, Cox's Bazar, and released it in the local botanical garden the same day.
Environment
Global Network of Cat Abusers Uncovered, With Horrific Acts of Cruelty
The BBC has found evidence that people in the UK belong to an international network, thousands strong, that shares, sells and sometimes makes videos of cats and kittens being tortured.
FisheriesKuakata fishermen rally against illegal trawling boats and behundi nets
On 27 July 2025 about a thousand fishermen formed a human chain at Kuakata in Patuakhali, demanding an end to converted trawling boats and fine-mesh behundi nets they blame for vanishing fry and falling hilsa catches. Officials denied taking money to look away.
Fisheries
Pirate Fear in the Estuary at Peak Season; Fishing Needs a Special Token
As hilsa returns to the nets off Monpura, fishermen say pirates are kidnapping crews for ransom and selling tokens that let boats fish without attack.
Environment
5 Desi Ways to Decorate Your Balcony
Five simple, low-cost desi ideas for turning a small city balcony into a comfortable, attractive corner.
Environment
Aarong Ends Free Bags, Offers Eco-Friendly Alternatives
Aarong will stop giving free shopping bags from 1 September to encourage eco-friendly habits and cut single-use packaging.
Crops
50 Foreign Grape Varieties Being Grown in the Garo Hills
Agricultural entrepreneur Mizanur Rahman is growing 50 varieties of red, black and green grapes on 30 decimals at his home in the hill village of Meghadal in Sherpur's Sreebardi upazila.
Environment
BARVIDA Plants Fruit, Timber and Medicinal Trees to Protect Environment
The reconditioned car importers' association BARVIDA planted several hundred fruit, timber and medicinal trees at United Medical College and along the roads beside it in Dhaka.
Environment
Housewife Dies of Snakebite in Chandpur
A 45-year-old housewife, Ranu Begum, died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Matlab Dakshin, Chandpur.
Crops
Desert Crop Chia Seed Opens New Prospects in Sherpur
Young Sherpur entrepreneur Shimul Mia grew chia seed for the first time after watching YouTube, spending about Tk 5,000 and hoping to earn a lakh taka.
FisheriesHilsa catch in Mirsharai fell for five years as fishermen left the trade
Mirsharai upazila fisheries office figures showed the hilsa catch fell from 327.4 tonnes in 2020 to 36.49 tonnes in 2024. Fishermen, officials and a researcher pointed to pollution, changing water flow and the economic zone.
Fisheries
Hilsa and Amra, a Tempting Sweet-and-Sour Pair
A step-by-step recipe for a sour hilsa curry with amra, tamarind and a pinch of sugar, best eaten with plain rice.
Fruits
Fruit Prices Soar, Sellers Blame Syndicate
Prices of almost all fruits in Dhaka rose within about ten days, with sellers accusing a syndicate of exploiting rising cases of fever in the capital.
Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Satkhira
A nine-year-old boy, Ariful Islam, died of a venomous snakebite in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, after being taken first to a local ojha.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices Sky-High, Even 'Poor Man's Fish' Pangas Costlier
With supply down and rain keeping shoppers away, fish prices at Dhaka's New Market rose, with large hilsa at Tk 2,600 a kg and big pangas at Tk 280.
Crops
What to Do When Harvesting Jute in Shraban
With half of Shraban gone, now (July-August) is the right time to cut jute, and these are the key steps for harvesting and processing it.