Crops
Three Reasons the Small Indian Civet, Nature's Friend, Is Under Threat
Insensitivity, ignorance and rumour are pushing the gandhagokul, a shy civet that protects crops and spreads forest seeds, into serious danger in Bangladesh.
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Public Awareness
Environment
Collective Effort Needed to Secure Elephants' Future, Says Minister Mintoo
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Abdul Awal Mintoo said at a World Elephant Day event that securing elephants' future needs the whole of society, not the government alone.
CookingHow to cook broiler chicken without the smell, and keep it safe
In July 2026 Jagonews24 suggested proper storage, a lemon and ginger-garlic marinade and well-fried spices to rid farm chicken of its faint smell. USDA and WHO guidance adds: cook raw chicken within 1 or 2 days of refrigerating it, do not wash it, and cook it thoroughly.
Crops
Environment Olympiad Held for Underprivileged Children in Dhaka
An "Environment Olympiad" was held in Dhaka on 27 June to build environmental awareness among underprivileged children.
Fruits
Fruits That Help Raise Blood Levels
Alongside iron supplements, a number of fruits rich in iron, folate and vitamin C can help raise haemoglobin and ease anaemia naturally.
FruitsSoaking ripe mangoes before eating: what research and food-safety authorities say
On 8 June 2026 Jagonews24 advised soaking ripe mangoes in water for one to two hours before eating. Research shows rinsing or soaking in plain water removes some pesticide residue but not all, while no health authority supports its claims about phytic acid and 'body heat'.
EnvironmentUniversity students on tree planting and biodiversity for World Environment Day
For World Environment Day 2026, students from Dhaka, Gono, Jagannath and Sylhet Agricultural universities argued that tree planting, biodiversity conservation and campus awareness are key to a climate-resilient future.
Fruits
Can Eating Watermelon Cause Food Poisoning?
After four members of one family in India died of suspected food poisoning, experts say watermelon itself is not harmful but can become dangerous if contaminated.
Environment
What You Can Do to Protect the Wildlife Around You
The birds, squirrels, bats and small reptiles around our homes are losing ground to concrete cities, and everyday habits can help protect them.
FruitsNipah Virus Risk in Raw Date Palm Sap: Symptoms, Spread and Precautions
The winter sap season raises the risk of Nipah virus in Bangladesh. WHO puts the death rate at 40 to 75 percent, and not drinking raw date palm sap is the main protection.
Crops
Not Chemical Panic, but Scientific Mango Growing and Informed Administration
Md Taif Ali of the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority argues that mangoes should not be destroyed on suspicion of chemical ripening without laboratory testing.
Vegetables
Under a Bridge, Daulatpur's 'Dustbin'
Market, hospital and shop waste dumped under a bridge at Allahr Darga bazar in Daulatpur, Kushtia, is polluting the Hisna river and driving people away.
Environment
Awareness Campaign to Protect the Hisna River
Local people and young volunteers in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia have launched a campaign to save the Hisna river from pollution.