Environment
Slow Loris Released in the Garo Hills
A rare slow loris rescued at Defalai in Sherpur's Jhenaigati upazila has been released back into the Garo Hills.
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Crops
Electric Traps Set to Keep Elephants Out Removed by Forest Department
The forest department has removed electrified wire traps that villagers on the Jhenaigati border in Sherpur had set around crop fields to keep wild elephants away.
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Paddy on 10,000 Bighas Under Water, Thousands of Haor Farmers in Despair
Days of continuous rain have submerged large areas of boro paddy in Habiganj's haors, leaving sharecroppers and indebted farmers fearing their ripening crop will rot.
Agribusiness
'I Have Never Bought Chicken at Such a Price'
Sonali and local chicken are selling at record prices in Dhaka after Eid as disease on farms and higher transport costs cut supply.
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Hailstorm Causes Heavy Damage to Mangoes in Chapainawabganj
A hailstorm at the start of the season has left mango growers in Chapainawabganj, especially in Shibganj, fearing heavy losses to young fruit.
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A Stronger Agriculture Sector Will Strengthen the Economy: Agriculture Minister
Opening Jatka Conservation Week, the minister for agriculture and fisheries said a strong farm sector was the key to a strong economy and that farmers' small loans had been waived.
FruitsWatermelon rind: what research says about the part most people throw away
On 7 April 2026 Jagonews24 urged readers to keep watermelon rind for its fibre, citrulline and vitamins. Peer-reviewed studies confirm the rind is rich in citrulline and fibre, though trials of its health effects are small.
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Save the Environment, Build a Healthy Future
An opinion piece argues that planting trees, cutting plastic, protecting rivers and saving energy are essential for Bangladesh's survival, not a luxury.
Environment
Kalnagini Snake Rescued From a House
A kalnagini snake was rescued unharmed from a house in the staff quarters of the Sreemangal upazila health complex and handed to the forest department.
FisheriesHilsa output has grown but sustainable management is the challenge, BFRI scientist says
On 7 April 2026 Dr Md Amirul Islam of BFRI's Chandpur river centre said hilsa production had grown but keeping it up needs protection of mother hilsa and jatka, deeper rivers and less pollution. A day earlier the fisheries minister said output fell to 5 lakh tonnes in 2024-25.
EnvironmentWhat ants, among Earth's oldest creatures, can teach us: the science of the colony
Ants trace their line back more than 100 million years and number about 20 quadrillion, with some 250 species known in Bangladesh. The science behind their discipline, food sharing and alarm signals, and what research says about claims that they never sleep or have the largest insect brains.
Fruits
What Happens When You Eat Green Mango? Benefits and Cautions
Green mango, plentiful at the start of summer, supports immunity and digestion and helps fight the heat, but should be eaten in moderation.
Crops
Six Seasons Out of Rhythm: What Future for Farming and the Environment?
A senior agriculturist argues that global warming has broken the rhythm of Bangladesh's six seasons, with growing damage to farming, public health and the environment.