Crops
1,500 Foreign Birds on Show at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
About 1,500 foreign pet birds of 25 species brought by 600 breeders were displayed at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka.
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Birds
Livestock
As the Heat Rises, Migratory Birds Prepare to Leave
About 2,000 migratory birds wintering at Sher Khan Dighi in Moulvibazar's Rajnagar will soon leave, protected by villagers who never disturb them.
Agribusiness
Forest Department Raids Bird Market in Gazipur
Wildlife rescued in a Forest Department raid on a Tongi bird market were released in Bhawal National Park in Gazipur.
Fisheries
Sheep and Goat Ramp Show Draws Curious Crowds at Dhaka Livestock Exhibition
A two-day livestock exhibition marking Livestock Service Week opened in Agargaon, drawing crowds to its cattle, pet birds, fancy poultry and ramp show.
Fruits
The Heron, King of the Marsh
A science writer describes America's largest heron, from its dagger-like beak and seven-foot wingspan to its nesting colonies and the long road from chick to hunter.
Environment
Sick Black Kite Rescued in Bogura
Members of an environmental group have rescued a sick black kite in Bogura and plan to release it on forest department advice after treatment.
Environment
Coordinated Action Needed to Stop Migratory Bird Hunting
A writer on the environment argues that only coordinated local action, backed by tougher laws, can end the winter slaughter of migratory birds.
Environment
Migratory Birds Fill Chatal Beel With Song
Migratory birds escaping the northern winter have begun arriving at Chatal Beel in Narsingdi's Monohardi, drawing visitors, though hunting keeps cutting their numbers.
Environment
The Sharp-Eyed, Nine-Foot Steller's Sea Eagle
Steller's sea eagle, a bird of prey with a nine-foot wingspan, can spot prey miles away and fights its fellows for salmon in Russia's Kamchatka.
Environment
Crocodiles, Tokay Gecko and Birds Released in the Sundarbans
Crocodiles, a tokay gecko and birds seized from various places were released into the forest and waterbodies at Karamjal in the Sundarbans.
Environment
Fahmida's Hobby Birds Bring Her Success
A teacher in Dhaka who began with a single pair of budgerigars in 2011 now keeps dozens of pairs of cage birds and pigeons and runs a large hobbyist group.
Vegetables
Migratory Birds Arrive at Thakurgaon's Derka Pond for the First Time
Migratory birds have made the 0.83-acre Derka pond in Thakurgaon Sadar their winter home for the first time, delighting villagers and visitors.
Environment
Real Birds Caught in the Trap of 'Fake Calls'
In Narail, poachers are using bird calls recorded on mobile phones to lure migratory birds into nets, while the administration is accused of looking the other way.