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.
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Animal kingdom
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.
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.
Environment
Government Working Successfully to Conserve Dolphins, Says Minister
Environment minister Md Shahab Uddin said dolphin numbers in three Sundarbans sanctuaries have risen by 55 per cent, a milestone for conservation in Bangladesh.
Crops
Fishing Cat Caught in Trap Baited with Chicken in Mymensingh
A fishing cat cub that had been carrying off villagers' poultry was caught in a farmer's chicken-baited trap in Gouripur, Mymensingh, and is to be released into the forest.
Environment
Five Parrots Removed From Zoo Display for Swearing
A zoo in England has taken five parrots away from visitors and sent them to be separated until they stop using foul language.
Environment
Treat Dogs the Way Humans Should
A columnist argues that what people in Dhaka have been doing to street dogs cannot be called human behaviour, recalling how dogs are honoured in Nepal.
Environment
Dead Irrawaddy Dolphin Washes Up on Jahajmara Beach
A dead Irrawaddy dolphin was washed up by the tide and stranded on the sandbar of Jahajmara beach in Rangabali, Patuakhali.
Fisheries
Four Hatchlings Emerge From Crocodile Pilpil's Eggs at Karamjal
Four of the 44 eggs laid by saltwater crocodile Pilpil at the Karamjal wildlife breeding centre in the eastern Sundarbans have hatched, raising the centre's total to 199 crocodiles.
Environment
Only 260 Vultures Left in Bangladesh
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin said 99 per cent of the country's vultures have vanished and 260 remain, as the government works to raise their numbers.
Environment
Greetings for a 'Warrior'
A writer contrasts those demanding the killing of street dogs with Ghoraghat UNO Wahida Khanam, who fed hungry animals during the lockdown and now fights for her life after a hammer attack.