Fisheries
65-Day Ban Ends, Fishermen Head to Sea
Hilsa fishing has resumed after the 65-day ban on sea fishing, bringing life back to the fishing villages on the coast of Chattogram's Mirsarai upazila.
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Environment
UNO 'Censured' for Planting Trees Cleared of Allegation
Former Hathazari UNO Mohammad Ruhul Amin, who was censured instead of rewarded after planting 30,000 trees, has been cleared of the misconduct allegation.
Environment
Native Tree Orchard Planned to Protect Island in the Karnaphuli
Environmental activists in Chattogram have begun planting native trees on the 105-acre Baklia char in the Karnaphuli, aiming to create a natural forest on the island.
Environment
Chattogram mayor announces five lakh trees
Chattogram City Corporation has launched a tree-planting programme to plant five lakh trees in the city to tackle climate change and build a green city.
Crops
Farmer Dies of Snakebite in Chattogram's Raozan
A 70-year-old farmer, Ranji Pal, died after a venomous snake bit him while he worked his land in Raozan, Chattogram.
Environment
Python Found in Mirsarai Village, Later Released
A python found in a house yard in Mirsarai, Chattogram, was rescued by the Forest Department and released in the Mahamaya Eco Park forest.
Environment
Snake Found on Fourth Floor of Upazila Complex
A venomous snake found on the fourth floor of the Mirsharai upazila parishad complex in Chattogram was killed after staff took it for a Russell's viper.
Environment
Two Pythons Beaten to Death After Being Mistaken for Russell's Vipers
Local people in Chattogram beat two pythons to death on 21 and 22 June, believing them to be Russell's vipers.
Environment
Rumours About Russell's Viper in Mirsarai
Rumours on social media of Russell's viper sightings have raised fear in Mirsarai, Chattogram, but officials say no such snake has been seen in the upazila.
Crops
'O Brother, How Much Was the Cow?'
High asking prices pushed most cattle buying in Chattogram's Mirsarai into the last few days before Eid, and every buyer walking home fields the same question.
Vegetables
Buffalo Bought for Sacrifice Kills Vegetable Trader in Rangunia
A buffalo bought for sacrifice killed vegetable trader Md Mohsin, 37, and injured four others in Rangunia, Chattogram, after it broke its rope and ran away.
Agribusiness
Councillor's Grip on Chattogram's Bibirhat Leaves Cattle Sellers Stranded
Hundreds of traders who brought cattle to Chattogram's Bibirhat market face losses as buyers stay away, amid allegations that a ward councillor controls the market and has blocked its lease.
Agribusiness
Sitakunda's 30-Maund 'Kala Chan' Bull Up for Sale at Tk 12 Lakh
A young man in Sitakunda who gave up his job to look after his 30-maund Brahman bull is asking Tk 12 lakh for it.