Environment
Will We Find Aliens Soon? What Space Scientists Say
Many scientists no longer ask whether there is life elsewhere in the universe but when it will be found, and some think it could happen within a few years.
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Environment
Conserving Biodiversity Is Everyone's Constitutional Duty, Says Minister
Environment minister Md Shahab Uddin said protecting the country's biodiversity is a constitutional obligation of every citizen of Bangladesh.
Agrotech
A Langur at the Computer
A video shared on Facebook appears to show a langur sitting at an office computer and typing like a person, reportedly at a railway station in West Bengal.
Livestock
The World's Five Strongest Horses
Before cars, horses were the fastest transport; here are five strong breeds, with their weight, origin and uses.
EnvironmentTuntuni, the Tailorbird of Bengal's Village Gardens and Folk Tales
A Jagonews24 feature of 14 September 2023 described the tuntuni, the tiny leaf-stitching bird of Bengali folk tales, and voiced concern that it was seen less often. Bangladesh's 2015 Red List rated the common tailorbird Least Concern.
Environment
Rakayet Rushes Out Whenever He Hears of a Snake
Rakayet Ahsan, a volunteer in Kalapara, Patuakhali, rushes out to rescue snakes and other wild animals and has released hundreds back into the wild.
Livestock
Endangered 'Wild Goat' Spotted in Baraiyadhala National Park
Camera traps set up for a two-year wildlife census have recorded the endangered wild goat (bon chhagol) in Baraiyadhala National Park.
Environment
'Cats Home' Wins the Trust of Cat Lovers in Cumilla
A free boarding house for cats in Cumilla city, 'Cats Home Biraler Bari', has become a trusted place for cat owners and animal rescuers.
Environment
Penguin Appointed Major General in an Army
Sir Nils Olav III, a king penguin at Edinburgh Zoo, has been promoted to major general in the Norwegian King's Guard.
Environment
Two Monkeys Wandering into Kurigram Neighbourhood Draw Crowds
Two monkeys of unknown origin have appeared in a residential area of Kurigram town in search of food, drawing curious crowds.
Crops
Harmful Carbofuran Pesticide Recommended for Four More Months' Use
A national technical committee has recommended that registered carbofuran pesticides, harmful to people and animals, be allowed for four more months.
Environment
Work Under Way to Curb Climate Change's Impact on Health
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin says the government is working tirelessly to counter the adverse effects of climate change on human health, animals, livestock and biodiversity.
Environment
Endangered Langur Rescued in Chandanaish, Bus Driver Jailed
A mobile court in Chandanaish jailed bus driver Md Jasim Uddin for two months after an endangered black langur was recovered from his bus.