Environment
Cobra in Journalist's Bed, Family Has a Narrow Escape
A journalist's mother in Rowmari, Kurigram, narrowly escaped when she found a venomous cobra in the middle of the bed while sweeping it before sleep.
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CropsRajibpur farmers allege brick kiln smoke ruined paddy on 40 bighas
Farmers in Rajibpur upazila of Kurigram alleged in April 2026 that smoke from a brick kiln ruined paddy on about 40 bighas, affecting at least 45 farmers; the kiln owner denied it and blamed hot wind.
CropsKurigram's first onion seed crop gives Rajarhat farmers new hope
A farmer in Chhatmadhai village of Kurigram's Rajarhat upazila grew onion seed on about 60 decimals in the 2025-26 season, the district's first such effort, and local agriculture officials said home-grown seed could cut farmers' costs.
Environment
8-Foot Python Found at the Top of a Jarul Tree
An eight-foot python has been rescued from the top of a jarul tree in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, and will be handed to the Rangpur forest department.
Environment
Dead Rhino Carried Down Dudhkumar River by Upstream Floodwater
A dead rhinoceros carried from India by upstream floodwater has become stranded on a char of the Dudhkumar river in Kurigram.
Vegetables
Fertiliser and Seed in Grip of Syndicate, Vegetable Farmers Hit by Soaring Prices
Early vegetable growers in Kurigram accuse retailers of a syndicate pushing up fertiliser and seed prices, while officials say there is no shortage.
Fisheries
Hilsa Sent at India's Request, Not Under Pressure: Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter says hilsa is being sent to India for Durga Puja at India's request, not under any pressure.
Crops
Mosquito Coil Fire Kills Farmer's Cattle and Goat in Kurigram
A fire started by a mosquito coil in a cowshed in Phulbari, Kurigram, killed three cows and a goat belonging to a poor farmer.
Fisheries
Injured 10-Foot Python Rescued in Kurigram
A 10-foot python that crawled into a fisherman's net in Ulipur, Kurigram, was handed to the forest department and sent to Rangpur with a head injury.
Environment
Snakebite Victim Dies for Lack of Vaccine at Hospital
A young man bitten by a snake while cutting jute in Rajibpur, Kurigram, died on the way to Mymensingh after the local health complex had no usable vaccine.
Environment
Snake Charmer Dies of Snakebite; Another Chews Up the Same Snake
A snake charmer died after being bitten while catching a king cobra in Kurigram, and another snake handler then ate the snake in a local bazaar.
Environment
Snake Charmer Dies of Snakebite in Kurigram
A snake charmer, Boyez Uddin, died in Nageshwari, Kurigram, after being bitten by a venomous snake he was catching.
Crops
Potatoes Dumped on Road in Kurigram in Protest at Cold Storage Rent Rise
Potato farmers and traders in Kurigram blocked a road with potatoes to protest against higher cold storage rents, saying they are losing Tk 14 on every kilo.