Environment
Russell's Viper in a Homestead Yard Draws Crowds
A five-foot Russell's viper caught in a net in a homestead yard in Kalapara, Patuakhali, was killed, and crowds gathered to see it.
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More Russell's Viper Bite Victims Recover Than Die
Russell's vipers are turning up across Rajshahi, but hospital data show most people bitten recover, even though most upazila health complexes lack antivenom.
Environment
Russell's Viper Fear in River-Bound Noakhali
Fear of Russell's vipers has spread across Noakhali's nine upazilas, and health officials say antivenom has been stocked in the district's hospitals.
Environment
Snake Bites Brother and Sister at the Same Time
A brother and sister bitten by a snake in Kasbamajail, Pangsha, were admitted to hospital, where doctors found the snake their relatives brought was not venomous.
Environment
80% of Snakes Killed Every Day Are Non-Venomous: Forest Department
Amid Russell's viper panic, the forest department's wildlife crime unit says its hotlines are flooded with calls and that 80 per cent of the snakes people are killing are non-venomous.
Environment
Russell's Viper Fear Spreads on the Coast
Rumours on Facebook of Russell's viper sightings have caused panic in Kalapara, Patuakhali, but officials say the reports are false.
Fruits
Beat the Heat With Cool Ripe Mango Barfi
A simple recipe for mango barfi made with ripe mango, sugar, milk and desiccated coconut.
Environment
Two Upazilas Lack Antivenom; Police Warn Against Rumours
Alamdanga and Jibannagar health complexes in Chuadanga have no antivenom despite two recent snakebite deaths, and police have warned of action against anyone spreading Russell's viper rumours.
Environment
Tangail Hospitals Have Enough Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Says
With fear of the Russell's viper spreading across Tangail, the civil surgeon says hospitals hold enough antivenom and urges people to stay alert rather than panic.
Livestock
Robber Leaders Paid for Qurbani With Money Looted From Cattle Traders, DB Says
Detective Branch police arrested 10 members of a gang that robbed cattle traders returning from Dhaka's Eid markets, and say two of its leaders used the loot to pay for their own qurbani.
Crops
How Coral (Bhetki) Fish Breed
A guide to the natural and artificial breeding of coral fish, also known as bhetki, a high-value brackish-water species in demand among farmers.
Fruits
Chapainawabganj's Haribhanga Mangoes Head to Sweden
Nachole grower Rafiqul Islam sent 600 kg of Haribhanga mangoes to Sweden on 22 June, the season's first mango export from Chapainawabganj.
Crops
Farmer Brings Live Russell's Viper to Claim Awami League Reward
Farmer Rezaul Khan brought a live Russell's viper to Faridpur Press Club on 22 June to claim a Tk 50,000 reward announced by the district Awami League.
Environment
Don't Be Misled: The Facts About Snakebite and the Russell's Viper
A doctor sets out the facts on the Russell's viper and snakebite, dispelling social media myths and explaining what to do, and not do, after a bite.
Environment
Villagers Beat Python to Death Mistaking It for Russell's Viper
Villagers in Sundarganj, Gaibandha killed a young python on 22 June after mistaking it for a venomous Russell's viper.
Livestock
Cattle Traders Robbed After Being Lured Onto Bus, 10 Arrested
DB police have arrested 10 active members of a gang that robbed cattle traders of everything they had in the Dhaka airport area.
Fruits
Rules to Follow When Eating Jamun
The small sweet-sour jamun has many health benefits, but a few rules should be followed when eating it.
Crops
Farmers Beat Four Russell's Vipers to Death in Lalpur Peanut Field
Farmers in Lalpur, Natore, beat four Russell's vipers to death while harvesting peanuts on a Padma char on 22 June.
Environment
No Shortage of Antivenom, Civil Surgeon Urges Calm Over Russell's Viper
Khulna civil surgeon Dr Sheikh Safiqul Islam says there is no shortage of antivenom in the district's hospitals and there is no need to panic over Russell's viper.
Crops
Mango Maund Set at 52 kg, Growers Held Hostage by Wholesalers
Mango growers at Kansat, the country's largest mango market, say wholesalers are forcing them to sell 52 kg or more as a single maund.