Environment
Baby Elephant Swims Across River From Myanmar to Teknaf
A baby elephant about seven feet tall has swum across the Naf River from Myanmar and entered Shah Porir Dwip in Teknaf.
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River
Crops
Rivers Dry Up in Naogaon, Putting Lives and Livelihoods at Risk
Water in the Chhoto Jamuna and other rivers of Naogaon has fallen ahead of time, worrying Boro farmers and pushing fishermen into other jobs.
Environment
Young Russell's Viper Rescued From Gorai Riverbank
The forest department rescued a young Russell's viper from the Gorai riverbank in Kushtia and released it in a safe place that night.
Crops
Poor Roads Make Life Hard on Jamalpur's Chars
Farmers on Jamalpur's river chars grow valuable crops but say broken roads and difficult river crossings deny them fair prices and quick access to hospitals.
Environment
Bishkhali River Banks Ring With Birdsong of Migratory Birds
Migratory birds have settled along the Bishkhali river in Jhalokathi, drawing visitors, while bird lovers warn that hunting and habitat loss threaten them.
Fisheries
Hilsa From Payra and Bishkhali Rivers Sold at Night in Barguna
Local fishers in Barguna bring hilsa from the Payra and Bishkhali rivers to small roadside markets at night, where fresh fish sells out within hours.
Fisheries
Hilsa Found in a River 400 km From the Padma
Fishermen on the Mansai river in Cooch Behar, about 400 km from the Padma, are netting large hilsa this season.
Crops
Boro rice now grows in the bed of the Narsunda river
With the Narsunda river dried up to a thin stream in Nandail, Mymensingh, farmers have planted boro rice on both sides of it.