Environment
Russell's Viper Rescued in Dhaka
An organisation called Save World Life and Nature (SWAN) has rescued a Russell's viper from Dohar in Dhaka.
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Fisheries
Chased by Villagers, Fishing Cat Leaps From Tree Into Pond
A fishing cat that entered a village in Sitakunda, Chattogram, climbed trees and jumped into a pond when chased, and was caught in a net.
Environment
Palm Tree Felled, Baya Weaver Habitat Destroyed and Over a Hundred Birds Killed
More than a hundred baya weaver chicks were allegedly killed when a group of people cut down a large palm tree in East Guatan, Jhalakathi Sadar upazila, on 27 June.
Crops
Why Are Crop Varieties Named With So Many Foreign Words?
Foreign words dominate crop variety names for scientific, commercial and institutional reasons, which distances varieties from local farming culture, language and identity.
Others
Ferdousi Rahman: A Person of Pure Spirit
On Ferdousi Rahman's 84th birthday, Shykh Seraj remembers the singer he first saw as a boy and came to know as a person of pure spirit.
Crops
Algerian Ambassador Visits Orchard, Chapainawabganj Mangoes Set for Algeria
Algeria's ambassador in Dhaka, visiting a Shibganj orchard, said his country wants to buy Chapainawabganj mangoes and invest in cold storage and processing.
Vegetables
Young Man Dies of Snakebite in Sonargaon
A 26-year-old auto-rickshaw driver died after being bitten by a venomous snake near his home in Sonargaon, Narayanganj.
Agribusiness
Buyers Crowd Chandpur Fish Ghat, but Hilsa Is Scarce
Buyers thronged Chandpur's Baro Station fish ghat on the weekly holiday, but daily hilsa trading has fallen from 400-500 maunds to 50-100 maunds.
Crops
Cumilla Farmers Losing Interest in Commercial Betel Leaf Farming
Commercial betel leaf farming in Cumilla has shrunk by 36 hectares in a year as growers count losses from pests, disease and rising costs with no government support.
Environment
Dhaka's Vacant Land to Be Covered With Grass and Creepers by September
Dhaka North City Corporation administrator Mohammad Ejaz says all vacant land in Dhaka will be covered with grass and creepers by September.
Environment
Orchids That Add Beauty and Elegance to Your Home
Colourful orchids such as Vanda, Cattleya and Dendrobium are among the most eye-catching indoor plants at the National Tree Fair and Environment Fair 2025 in Dhaka.
Fisheries
Animal Seen in Noakhali Pond Was a Monitor Lizard, Not a Crocodile
The forest department says a crocodile-like animal that alarmed residents in Hatiya, Noakhali, was a large monitor lizard, not a crocodile.
Environment
This Greenery May Not Survive Two or Three Decades: Syeda Rizwana Hasan
Environment, Forest and Climate adviser Syeda Rizwana Hasan warned at a Purbachal afforestation launch that the country's greenery may not last two or three decades.
Environment
Leopard Spotted in Remote Forest of Chittagong Hill Tracts
Creative Conservation Alliance has captured a camera-trap image of a leopard in a remote reserved forest of the Chittagong Hill Tracts.
Crops
Gazipur Jackfruit Goes to 15 Countries
Sreepur jackfruit, recently given GI status, is sold across Bangladesh and exported to 15 countries, though growers complain of no cold storage, markets or credit.
Crops
Paddy Does Not Enter Government Godown Without a Bribe
Farmers in Astagram, Kishoreganj, say they must pay bribes to sell paddy to the government godown, and a video shows a food inspector demanding Tk 2,000 a tonne.
Crops
Rice Farmers to Get 24-Hour Service from BRRI Call Centre
The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute has launched a round-the-clock call centre giving farmers free expert advice on rice cultivation.
Environment
Navy Chief Calls for Tree Planting to Protect Environmental Balance
The Bangladesh Navy has launched a tree-planting programme under the National Tree Plantation Campaign 2025, with its chief urging wider planting in coastal areas.
Fruits
Khaleda and Tarique Send Seasonal Fruit to Qatar's Emir and Prime Minister
Khaleda Zia and Tarique Rahman have sent Bangladeshi seasonal fruit to Qatar's emir and prime minister in thanks for the air ambulance Qatar sent for Khaleda's treatment in London.
Crops
Visitors Carry Off Fruit as Fair Ends, Video Goes Viral
A chaotic scene broke out on the last day of the National Fruit Fair in Dhaka as visitors carried off fruit from stalls and displays, a video of which went viral.