Crops
Farmer Trampled to Death While Chasing Away Elephants
A 37-year-old farmer was trampled to death by an elephant in Haluaghat, Mymensingh, while trying to drive a herd away from a potato field.
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Wildlife
Livestock
Villagers Rescue Endangered Wild Goat in Sunamganj
Local people in Sunamganj rescued an endangered wild goat, a red serow weighing 50 kg, from the Dhopajan Chalti river after mistaking it for a deer.
Bangladesh
How to Travel to Lamahatta in India by Road, and What It Costs
A traveller describes the road journey from Dhaka to the offbeat hill village of Lamahatta near Darjeeling, with border tips, homestay details and costs.
Environment
Caged Fishing Cat Found at Former UP Member's Home in Patuakhali
A caged fishing cat and its cub were rescued from a former union parishad member's home in Galachipa, Patuakhali, and released into a reserved forest.
Environment
Wild Elephant Dies After Getting Caught in Electric Wire in Cox's Bazar
A wild elephant was found dead near a jujube orchard in Eidgaon, Cox's Bazar, with locals blaming an illegal electric wire and forest officials citing a heart attack.
Environment
Endangered Himalayan Eagle Rescued in Natore
An endangered eagle rescued by transport workers at a Natore bus terminal was handed over to the bird sanctuary at Uttara Gonobhaban.
Bangladesh
Visit India and See the "Scotland" of the Region
A guide to the Indian hill station of Ooty, said to feel like Scotland, covering its main sights and how to get there.
Environment
Plane Forced to Return to Airport After Horse Escapes Its Stall
A cargo plane bound for Belgium returned to New York's JFK airport after a horse on board broke free of its stall mid-flight.
Environment
Parrots, Munias and Mynas Rescued in Feni Fly Free
The Forest Department rescued 16 caged birds being sold in Feni town and released them on its campus.
Environment
Highly Venomous Belcheri Sea Snake Found on Kuakata Beach
A highly venomous sea snake known as belcheri was spotted on Kuakata beach and released into the Bay of Bengal.
World
Child Dies in Monkey Attack in India's Gujarat
A child was killed in a monkey attack in Salki village of Gandhinagar in India's Gujarat on 14 November.
Environment
5-Foot Python Rescued in Tentulia
The Forest Department rescued a Burmese python injured by a plastic ring from a beel in Tentulia and sent it to Ramsagar National Park.
Environment
More Than 500 Captive Birds Freed in Gurudaspur
Environmental activists in Gurudaspur, Natore, freed more than 500 wild birds seized from poachers.