Environment
Russell's Viper, the Name That Spells Panic
Panic over the venomous Russell's viper has spread across the country, drawing a mix of jokes, warnings and appeals on social media.
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Crops
Farmer Dies of Russell's Viper Bite in Faridpur
Hossain Bepari, a farmer from Faridpur's remote North Channel char, died in hospital on 21 June after being bitten by a Russell's viper.
Environment
Wildlife Crime Raids Slow Down Amid Shortage of Funds and Staff
The number of raids against wildlife crime in Bangladesh is falling steadily, and officials blame a lack of money and manpower.
Fruits
Foods to Avoid Right After Eating Papaya
Papaya is healthy, but a few foods should not be eaten with it or straight after it.
Crops
The Snake That Eats Other Snakes
The king cobra, found in Bangladesh's Chattogram and Chattogram Hill Tracts forests, feeds mainly on other snakes and is becoming rare as forests disappear.
Environment
Russell's Viper Rumour Spread on Facebook in Brahmanbaria
Posts about Russell's vipers being found in Brahmanbaria turned out to use photos from other districts, and no case has been reported in the district.
Environment
Tk 50,000 Reward Announced for Killing a Russell's Viper
A reward of Tk 50,000 has been announced in Faridpur for anyone who kills a Russell's viper.
Environment
Highly Venomous Yellow-Bellied Sea Snake Washes Up on Kuakata Beach
A venomous yellow-bellied sea snake was found on Kuakata sea beach in Patuakhali on 20 June and removed for tourists' safety.
Environment
Russell's Viper Sighting in Feni Is a Rumour
Claims on Facebook that a Russell's viper was found in Feni's Chhagalnaiya upazila were a rumour based on an incident in another district.
Fruits
Haribhanga Mangoes Reach Market at High Prices
Rangpur's Haribhanga mango, recognised as a GI product, has started appearing in markets before its official launch, at fairly high prices.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Supply Rises in Chandpur
Hilsa supply has increased at Chandpur's Baro Station fish landing after a long time, ahead of the peak season from July.
Environment
Elderly Woman Dies of Snakebite in Dhamrai
A 65-year-old woman died after being bitten by a snake in Dhamrai, Dhaka, though the type of snake has not been confirmed.
Environment
Deadly Russell's Viper Moving Into Villages in Harirampur
Russell's vipers, once found only on the chars, are now entering villages in Manikganj's Harirampur, where at least five people have died of bites in three months.