Environment
Python and Monkey Released into Forest in Mirsarai
A six-foot python and a monkey have been released into the forest in Mirsarai, Chattogram.
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Department of Livestock Services
LivestockWinter Care for Cows: Feed, Water, Shelter and Newborn Calf Protection
Keep cows healthy and milking through the cold months: extra feed, fresh water, a draught-free but ventilated shed, dry bedding and special care for newborn calves.
LivestockWinter Care on Poultry Farms: Brooding Temperature, Fresh Air and Vaccines
Chicks huddling and dying in a cold, sealed shed? Learn the week-by-week brooding temperatures, why jute beats polythene, how to keep ammonia down and how to plan vaccines with a vet.
FisheriesGovernment proposes one-month annual fishing ban in haors of seven districts
A draft amendment to the fish conservation rules, published by the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock on 25 March 2025, would ban fishing in the haors of seven districts from 29 May to 28 June every year; objections were invited within 60 days.
Environment
Elephant Found Dead in Remote Hills of Ukhia
A male wild elephant aged about 40 was found dead in the remote hills of Ukhia in Cox's Bazar on 13 March.
Environment
'Tiger' Label Gets Fishing Cats Killed
The fishing cat, known locally as mechho bagh or 'fishing tiger', is regularly killed by people who mistake it for a tiger, and experts warn it could disappear unless the killings stop.
CropsRajshahi forest office sues two content creators over heron and wild duck videos
On 3 February 2025 a wildlife inspector of the Forest Department filed a case in Rajshahi Metropolitan Magistrate Court-2 against two content creators over videos of slaughtering and roasting pond herons and lesser whistling ducks. The court issued summonses.
Crops
Sirajganj Procures Just 1.5 Percent of Paddy Target in 35 Days
With market prices above the government rate, farmers in Sirajganj are not selling paddy to government warehouses, leaving the procurement target in doubt.
Fisheries
Fisheries Adviser Orders Quick Committee to Set Fishing Ban Period
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter has directed that a committee be formed quickly to fix the period of the fishing ban in the Bay of Bengal.
Environment
Injured Eagle Released in Rajbari After Four Months of Care
An injured eagle rescued in Rajbari in July was nursed back to health and released into the wild on 15 October.
Fisheries
Livestock Adviser Promises Help for Flood-Hit Farmers
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter visited flood-damaged fish and poultry farms in Chauddagram, Cumilla, and promised full support to the farmers.
Fisheries
ALB Calls for New Animal Welfare Law to Protect Animals
Animal lovers have demanded a new law to replace the Animal Welfare Act 2019 and a meeting with the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock.
Crops
Calf Trading Booms at Pabna Cattle Markets After Eid
Pabna's cattle markets are busy with calf sales after Eid-ul-Azha, but buyers say high feed and medicine costs leave little profit.