Environment
Snake bites tourist's leg at Jaflong's Mayabi waterfall
A tourist visiting Jaflong in Sylhet was bitten on the leg by a snake at Mayabi waterfall; the snake was not venomous and he is out of danger.
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Crops
Russell's viper fear on Padma chars leaves farmers without labourers to harvest
Russell's vipers have killed at least six people in six months in Faridpur, and fear of the snakes has left char farmers unable to find labourers for the groundnut harvest.
Fisheries
Russell's Viper Caught in Fisherman's Net
A venomous Russell's viper was caught in a fisherman's China duari net on a newly formed Padma char in Harirampur, Manikganj.
Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Magura
A two-year-old girl died of a suspected snakebite in Ramnagar village of Magura Sadar upazila after falling ill while going to sleep.
Environment
Russell's Viper Now Seen in Chuadanga
A snake said to be a Russell's viper was found and killed in a field in Jibannagar, Chuadanga, leaving farmers afraid to go to their fields.
Crops
Mango Prices High Even in Peak Season, Exports in Doubt
Mango prices are about double last year's in the peak season because of a smaller crop, and exporters fear higher costs will cut shipments.
Crops
Pineapples Are Changing Sunamganj's Economy
Pineapple output is rising year by year in the hills of Sunamganj, where this season's crop of about 4,000 tonnes is worth around Tk 16 crore.
Environment
Snakebite Patients Recovering With Treatment in Faridpur, Antivenom Stocks Adequate
Snakebite cases have risen in Faridpur amid fear over Russell's vipers, but doctors say most patients who reach hospital in time are recovering and antivenom stocks are adequate.
Environment
Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Rajbari
A 60-year-old woman bitten by a cobra died at Rajbari Sadar Hospital on 25 June, and her family has blamed the doctors for negligence.
Environment
Russell's Viper: Legal Notice Seeks Antivenom in All Hospitals
A Supreme Court lawyer has served a legal notice asking the government to ensure antivenom in all hospitals, train doctors and make antivenom in Bangladesh.
Fruits
An Easy Recipe for Ripe Mango Payesh
Ripe mangoes blended into milk and aromatic rice make a simple payesh that can be served chilled.
Environment
Man Kicks Russell's Viper, Ends Up in Hospital After Bite
A 40-year-old man was bitten while trying to kick a Russell's viper to death in Naria, Shariatpur, but doctors found no venom in his blood.
Environment
Two More Russell's Vipers Seen in Kalapara
Two Russell's vipers were found in Kalapara, Patuakhali, on 25 June and rescued by the forest department with help from the group Animal Lovers.
Crops
22 to Receive 'AIP' Honour for Contributions to Agriculture
The Ministry of Agriculture will honour 22 people in five categories as Agriculturally Important Persons (AIP) for 2021, the second time the honour has been given.
Environment
Snake Found on Fourth Floor of Upazila Complex
A venomous snake found on the fourth floor of the Mirsharai upazila parishad complex in Chattogram was killed after staff took it for a Russell's viper.
Environment
Villagers Kill Snake and 29 Young Thinking It a Russell's Viper
Villagers in Jaldhaka, Nilphamari killed a snake and its 29 young on 24 June believing it a Russell's viper, but forest officials say it was a different, mildly venomous species.
Environment
Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Dinajpur
A 60-year-old woman, Bhaduri Bewa, died of a snakebite in Bochaganj upazila of Dinajpur on 24 June.
Fruits
The Nutrients Hidden in Mango Peel
Mango peel, usually thrown away, is rich in fibre, antioxidants and vitamins, and several studies suggest it holds more nutrients than the flesh.
Environment
Two Snakes Killed in Lalmonirhat on Suspicion of Being Russell's Vipers
Two snakes suspected to be Russell's vipers were beaten to death in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, though officials could not confirm the species.
Environment
Reassure a Snakebite Patient and Keep Them Still
Toxicologist Prof M A Faiz explains how snakebites are diagnosed and treated, what antivenom costs, and what to do and avoid after a bite.