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Why Is Delhi Putting Up Hanuman Cutouts Along Guests' Routes?
Ahead of the G20 summit, Delhi authorities are using Hanuman cutouts and people who imitate Hanuman calls to keep monkeys away from venues and hotels.
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When Should You Plant Kazi Guava Saplings?
Kazi guava, a high-yielding variety that fruits twice a year, is best planted between May and September, or year-round with good irrigation.
Environment
School Closed After Snake Scare in Mirsarai
A primary school in Mirsarai, Chattogram, was hurriedly closed for the day after a snake was spotted in its office bathroom.
Environment
Palm Sapling Planting Drive Begins on Balu River Bank
Three environmental groups planted more than 200 palm saplings on the Balu river bank on Dhaka's eastern edge and pledged to take the drive across the country.
Environment
Feni BPJA Holds Tree Planting to Mark Month of Mourning
The Feni unit of the Bangladesh Photo Journalist Association launched a tree planting programme on 29 August to mark National Mourning Day.
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Dragon Fruit Farming Changes Champa Begum's Life
A Jashore woman who took over her family's burden after her husband's accident has turned her life around by growing dragon fruit organically.
Bangladesh
Palm Civet Released in Habiganj
A palm civet rescued from a house in Habiganj town was released into bushes beside the forest office on the town's outskirts.
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German-Method Cold Storage Brings Hope to Mango Farmers
A cold store using German technology in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, can keep raw mangoes for 20 to 25 days, giving farmers hope of better prices.
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.
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Nazmul Succeeds With Trial Rambutan Farming in the Hills
A young man in Longadu, Rangamati, has succeeded in growing the foreign fruit rambutan on a trial basis for the first time in the area.
Environment
Penguin Appointed Major General in an Army
Sir Nils Olav III, a king penguin at Edinburgh Zoo, has been promoted to major general in the Norwegian King's Guard.
Environment
Schoolgirl Dies After Night of Exorcism Rituals Following Snakebite in Chuadanga
A 17-year-old schoolgirl in Chuadanga's Alamdanga upazila died after a snakebite that was treated through the night with exorcism rituals before she was taken to hospital.
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Housewife Dies of Snakebite in Faridpur
A 45-year-old housewife from Charbhadrasan, Faridpur, died at Dhaka Medical College Hospital six days after a snakebite, having first been taken to a village healer.