VideoFarmers Succeed With Group-Based Vegetable Production
In Prannagar, Thakurgaon, farmers organised into groups plan production together with a shared crop calendar, recognising that many players shape each harvest.
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VideoHundreds of Tonnes of Fish From Lowland in Kushtia
In Nimtala, Mirpur, Kushtia, lowland rice fields now produce hundreds of tonnes of fish, led by Jahangir Alam, who began by producing quality fry.
Environment
African Comb Duck Seen Again After 11 Years
The rare African comb duck has been seen at Jahangirnagar University for the first time in 11 years, bird experts say.
Environment
Elephant Rescued from 50-Foot-Deep Well After 16-Hour Operation in India
An elephant that fell into a 50-foot farm well in Tamil Nadu's Dharmapuri district was hauled out by crane after a 16-hour operation.
Environment
'How Did the Caged Monkeys Get Out?' Escaped Rhesus Monkeys Roam Free at National Zoo
Visitors to the National Zoo in Mirpur were surprised to see rhesus monkeys moving about outside their cage, a group that escaped years ago and has since grown.
Environment
Migratory Birds Bring Life Back to a Closed Campus
Migratory birds have arrived early and in greater numbers at Jahangirnagar University, bringing life to a campus closed since March.
Environment
Hunters Lure Migratory Birds into Traps with Flute Calls in Khulna
Hunters in coastal Khulna are using home-made flutes that mimic bird calls to lure migratory birds into traps at night, selling them for Tk 300 to Tk 500 each.
Environment
Life Returns to the Sundarbans After Seven Months Without Tourists
Seven months without tourists during the coronavirus closure have let the Sundarbans recover from Cyclone Amphan, with more deer, dolphins, birds and fish being seen.
Environment
Former Police Officer Has Fed Raccoons Every Night for 20 Years
Former Nova Scotia police officer James Blackwood, the self-styled 'raccoon whisperer', has fed at least 25 raccoons every night for two decades.
Environment
Forest Department to Release 90 Crocodiles into the Sundarbans
The forest department released three crocodiles at Harbaria in the Sundarbans, the first of 90 to be freed in the forest's rivers and canals for Bangabandhu's birth centenary.
Fisheries
Rare Otter Caught in Pond in Bhola, Released in Char Kukri-Mukri
A rare otter caught in a household pond in Char Fasson, Bhola, was rescued by the forest department and released in the Char Kukri-Mukri sanctuary.
Environment
Planting Trees Is Sadaqah Jariyah
The Quran and the hadiths of the Prophet (PBUH) show that planting and caring for trees earns reward as sadaqah jariyah, continuing charity that outlives the planter.
Crops
Wild Boars Destroy Ripe Paddy, Leaving Habiganj Farmers Desperate
Wild boars coming down from the hills have eaten ripe paddy on at least 50 acres in the Sutang area of Habiganj's Shayestaganj upazila over the past four to five months.
Livestock
Cow Badly Injured After Being Fed Explosives in Rajasthan
A cow in Pali district of India's Rajasthan was seriously injured after eating explosives, and doctors are unsure whether the animal can be saved.
Environment
Government to Reward Informants Who Help Uncover Wildlife Crimes
The government has issued rules to pay informants up to Tk 50,000 for information that helps uncover crimes against wildlife.
Livestock
Guest Birds Become Permanent Residents in Naogaon's Khagorkuri Village
Birds that once came to Khagorkuri village near Naogaon town as seasonal guests have now nested and raised young there, and villagers guard them against hunters.
Fisheries
Endangered Gharial Caught in Fisherman's Net in the Jamuna, Released
An endangered gharial caught in a fisherman's net in the Jamuna at Belkuchi, Sirajganj, drew crowds before it was rescued and released back into the river.
Environment
National Zoo Animals Grow Plump During Coronavirus Closure
The National Zoo in Mirpur reopened after seven and a half months with plumper animals and 115 new births, though many visitors ignored health rules and disturbed the animals.
Agrotech
An Integrated, Technology-Driven Fish Farm in Natore
Four young entrepreneurs in Natore have built an integrated fish farm of 20 ponds on 20 acres, using aerators to create river-like conditions for high-density farming.
Environment
Have You Ever Seen the Harichacha, the Treepie?
The harichacha, or treepie, a long-tailed relative of the crow, is still seen around Naogaon town even as shrinking thickets drive many birds away.