Crops
Longan, or Ashfol, Is a Very Tasty Fruit
Longan, called ashfol or kathlichu in Bangladesh, is a tasty lychee-like fruit that grows in the south of the country.
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Environment
Stamford Journalists' Forum Launches Tree Planting Programme
Stamford University Journalists' Forum opened a tree planting programme at the university's Siddheswari campus in Dhaka.
Crops
Wild Elephant Attacks Torment Haluaghat Border Villagers
Villagers along the Haluaghat border in Mymensingh say wild elephant herds are wrecking homes and fruit trees while officials give little help.
Environment
Another Lion Dies of Covid in India
A second lion has died of coronavirus within two weeks at Tamil Nadu's Arignar Anna zoo in India.
Environment
Lal Sabuj Plants Trees in Jashore
Volunteer group Lal Sabuj Unnayan Sangha planted and handed out saplings to students at Manirampur Government High School in Jashore.
Environment
Air Force Launches Tree-Planting Programme 2021
The Bangladesh Air Force has launched its Tree-Planting Programme 2021 to increase the country's tree cover and protect the balance of the environment.
Environment
'Hundred Trees for Mujib Centenary' at IEB
The IEB Dhaka Centre held a "Hundred Trees for Mujib Centenary" programme, where the deputy environment minister urged engineers to protect the environment.
Crops
'Bangladesh Has Proved Its Food Production Capacity Even in Disasters'
Agriculture Minister Dr Md Abdur Razzaque said Bangladesh is set to rank third in world rice production for a third straight time, proving its capacity despite disasters.
Environment
Jubo League Launches Nationwide Tree Planting Programme
Awami Jubo League opened its nationwide tree planting programme at Kurmitola High School and College in Dhaka.
Crops
Rare Plants Fill a Doctor's Home in Cumilla
Instead of private practice, Cumilla Medical College pathologist Dr Abu Naim spends his spare time on a huge garden of rare plants at his home.
Environment
Monkey Roams Villages of Birganj for a Month
A monkey has been roaming the villages and town of Birganj upazila in Dinajpur for about a month, and local people have grown used to it and feed it.
Crops
Sick Langur Released into Madhupur National Park
A sick, rare langur rescued from the Dubail area of Gopalpur municipality in Tangail has been released into Madhupur National Park after treatment.
Environment
Deer Injured in Tiger Attack Strays into Village in Mongla
The Forest Department rescued a deer that came into a village in Mongla, next to the Sundarbans, after being injured in a suspected tiger attack, and released it back into the forest after first aid.
Environment
Sleeping After a 500km Trek: Yunnan Elephant Herd Photo Goes Viral
A photo of a herd of 15 Asian elephants sleeping near Kunming, after walking some 500 km from their home in Yunnan province, has drawn attention worldwide.
Environment
Fishing Cat Beaten to Death and Dumped in Tanguar Haor
Local people beat a fishing cat to death at Tanguar Haor in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, dumped it in the haor and held a celebration procession.
Environment
'Bonayon' Distributing 50 Lakh Saplings
Private-sector tree-planting programme Bonayon has begun distributing 50 lakh saplings in more than 18 districts around World Environment Day, as it does each year.
Environment
31st BCS Cadre Association to Plant 3,100 Trees Across the Country
The 31st BCS Cadre Association (All Cadres) launched a tree-planting programme on World Environment Day with a target of at least 3,100 saplings across Bangladesh over three months.
Fisheries
DMP Commissioner Plants Trees and Releases Fish Fry
Dhaka Metropolitan Police Commissioner Md Shafiqul Islam released fish fry and planted saplings at the Regional Police Lines in Diabari, Uttara, to mark World Environment Day.
Environment
Plant Trees to Protect Against Climate Change: Prime Minister
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina called on everyone to plant fruit, timber and medicinal trees to make green Bengal greener and protect the country from climate change.
Environment
Chhatra Dal Plants Trees at Suhrawardy Udyan on Environment Day
The central committee of Jatiyatabadi Chhatra Dal planted trees at Suhrawardy Udyan to mark World Environment Day and the 40th death anniversary of BNP founder Ziaur Rahman.