Environment
Kalnagini Snake Rescued from Inside Air Conditioner at Barishal Clinic
A four-foot kalnagini snake was rescued from inside an air conditioner at a private clinic in Barishal and released by the forest department.
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Environment
Wild Elephants Enter Teknaf Villages Again, Residents Spend Nights in Fear
Wild elephants in Teknaf, Cox's Bazar, are leaving the hills and entering villages in search of food, spreading fear among local people.
Crops
Food at Risk of Radioactive Contamination, Minister Tells Parliament of Steps Taken
Science and Technology Minister Fakir Mahbub Anam told parliament that farm produce and food grains risk taking in tiny amounts of harmful radioactive elements, and that effective steps are being taken to control the risk.
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Bangladesh Sees Investment Opportunity in Maldives Tuna Industry
Bangladesh's High Commissioner to the Maldives met the Maldivian minister for fisheries, agriculture and ocean resources to discuss cooperation in fisheries, farming, food security and the blue economy, with tuna a key focus.
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Agriculture Budget: A Pledge for Sustainable Farming
The 2026-27 national budget proposes Tk 43,335 crore for agriculture, food, fisheries and livestock, Tk 6,209 crore more than the previous year's revised allocation.
Vegetables
Do You Know What Happens to the Body If You Eat Too Much Ginger?
Ginger has many health benefits, but eating too much can upset the stomach, lower blood sugar, raise bleeding risk and trigger allergies; doctors say up to 5 grams a day is safe for a healthy adult.
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The Hidden Benefits of Jamun Seeds That Many Don't Know
Jamun seeds, usually thrown away, are believed to help with blood sugar, digestion, blood pressure, immunity and weight when dried and powdered, though they are no substitute for medical treatment.
Environment
DSCC Administrator Declares a Second War Against Climate Change
Dhaka South City Corporation administrator Md Abdus Salam has declared a second war against climate change, with a plan to plant three lakh trees in the city corporation area over five years.
WorldChina alleges foreign spies fitted sea turtles and fish with sensors
China's Ministry of State Security said in June 2026 that foreign intelligence agencies were using sensor-fitted sea turtles, fish, buoys and gliders to gather data on its coastal waters. It named no country and gave no locations.
Livestock
Make Bottle Gourd Fry With Egg in No Time
Bottle gourd fried with egg is an easy, nutritious and tasty everyday dish that needs only a few ingredients and little time.
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Litchi Orchards Transform Pirojpur's Economy
In Pirojpur, a district known for rice and fish, commercial litchi farming is growing, with Tarabunia village in Nazirpur upazila now known as the litchi village.
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Do You Know How Many Litchis Are Safe to Eat in a Day?
Nutritionists consider 8 to 10 medium litchis a day generally safe for a healthy adult and 4 to 6 for children, while eating too many can upset blood sugar and digestion.
EnvironmentSchoolboy dies of snakebite on a pond bank in Nalitabari, Sherpur
A 13-year-old schoolboy died after a venomous snake bit him on a pond bank by his home in Nayabil union of Nalitabari, Sherpur, on the evening of 12 June 2026. A doctor at the upazila health complex declared him dead.