Agribusiness
Nahid Succeeds With Quail Farming in Patuakhali
A young man in Patuakhali who began keeping 16 quails as a hobby now runs a 3,200-bird commercial farm that is inspiring others to take up quail rearing.
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Environment
Barn Owl Caught in Net Released in Kalapara
A barn owl that became caught in a neighbour's net in Kalapara, Patuakhali, was given first aid and released on the night of 18 March.
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Caged Fishing Cat Found at Former UP Member's Home in Patuakhali
A caged fishing cat and its cub were rescued from a former union parishad member's home in Galachipa, Patuakhali, and released into a reserved forest.
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Venomous Banded Krait Rescued in Kalapara
A venomous banded krait found tangled in a net at a house in Tegachhia village, Kalapara, has been rescued by a local animal welfare team.
Environment
Venomous Russell's Viper Rescued From Home in Kalapara
A venomous Russell's viper, the first found in Kalapara by a local rescue group, was caught at a house in Char Dhulasar village.
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Pythons Used by Snake Charmers to Extort Shopkeepers Rescued and Released
Two six-foot pythons that snake charmers used to frighten shopkeepers into paying money in Kalapara have been rescued and released near Kuakata.
Environment
Rakayet Rushes Out Whenever He Hears of a Snake
Rakayet Ahsan, a volunteer in Kalapara, Patuakhali, rushes out to rescue snakes and other wild animals and has released hundreds back into the wild.
Environment
High Court Orders Removal of UP Chairman Over Felling of Palm Trees
The High Court has ordered the removal of a union parishad chairman and a member in Kalapara, Patuakhali, and fined them for felling 30 palm trees planted by the Forest Department.
Environment
Python Rescued From Abandoned House, Released in Lemburban
Volunteers in Kalapara, Patuakhali, rescued a 12-foot Burmese python from an abandoned house and released it in the Lemburban forest.
Environment
Feasting on Fox Meat
Foxes are being hunted indiscriminately in Patuakhali and the south in the belief that their meat relieves joint pain, which doctors call superstition.
Environment
Housewife Dies of Snakebite in Patuakhali's Dumki
A 25-year-old housewife died after being bitten by a venomous snake in Dumki, Patuakhali.
Agribusiness
Kalu and Chandu Ready, Free Goat With Kalu
A farmer in Kalapara, Patuakhali, has raised two giant bulls, Kalu and Chandu, for Eid-ul-Azha and is offering a free goat to whoever buys Kalu.
Environment
Rescued mete snake gives birth to 26 young
A mete snake rescued by Animal Lovers of Patuakhali's Kalapara team gave birth to 26 young during first aid and was released with them.