Hurrah for Sherpur’s bird lovers

Established in 2018, the Sherpur Bird Conservation Society (SBCS), a collective of 17 volunteers, has been working towards monitoring local and migratory birds in different areas of the district.
24 December 2021, 18:00 PM

JU’s resident snake rescuers

When one becomes aware of the presence of snakes, colour drains from their face out of fear, while only the courageous few prepare for defense with sticks -- aiming for the kill.
22 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Elephant killing must be stopped: Environment minister

Environment, Forests and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said elephant killing must be stopped at any cost.
21 December 2021, 15:14 PM

Predators of Muhuri

Screaming loudly and wildly flapping their wings, the ducks abruptly took off from the water about two hundred feet from our boat.
10 December 2021, 18:00 PM

Endangered vulture rescued in Barguna

An endangered vulture was rescued from a paddy field in the Kabirajpara area of ​​Sonakata union in Barguna’s Taltali upazila yesterday.
10 December 2021, 05:51 AM

We are not being able to save wildlife: minister

Citing the constitution that makes it mandatory to protect forest, environment and wildlife, Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said they were not able to conserve wildlife.
9 December 2021, 13:50 PM

Hakaluki Haor: Where poachers roam free

On a November afternoon several weeks back, a middle-aged man, appearing to be a fish vendor, was spotted in Kaminiganj Bazar area of Moulvibazar’s Juri upazila.
5 December 2021, 18:00 PM

One more elephant found dead in Cox's Bazar, death toll 7 in 11 days

An elephant calf was found dead in the hilly region of the newly-formed Eidgaon upazila of Cox’s Bazar today.
21 November 2021, 12:19 PM

Elephant calf dies of ‘overeating’ in Sherpur, forest officials suspect

An elephant calf died of ‘overeating’ at Panihata Mayagachhi area under Nalitabari upazila of Sherpur in the early hours today, claimed forest officials in Mymensingh and Sherpur.
19 November 2021, 07:33 AM

Govt working sincerely to curb illegal wildlife trade: Minister

Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Shahab Uddin today said that the government is working sincerely to curb the illegal trade of wildlife.
17 November 2021, 09:23 AM

One more elephant ‘electrocuted’ in Cox’s Bazar

The killing spree of Asian Elephant is continuing with another found buried under mud -- presumably killed by electrocution -- in Chakaria forest of Cox's Bazar today.
13 November 2021, 10:14 AM

Another elephant found dead in Ctg, taking death toll to 4 in 5 days

Another Asian elephant was found dead in Banshkhali upazila of Chattogram this morning.
12 November 2021, 05:53 AM

Asian elephant electrocuted in Chattogram

An Asian elephant died after being electrocuted in a trap installed to protect crops in Satkania upazila of Chattogram this morning.
6 November 2021, 08:54 AM

Kaaoo kaaoo kah-ow!

On October 13, Rajshahi University’s zoology department’s Prof Aminuzzaman Md Saleh Reza went out on a morning walk on the campus.
30 October 2021, 18:00 PM

25 wild birds, monkey rescued

Twenty-five wild and migratory birds and a monkey were rescued from four different places in Sylhet city yesterday afternoon. Rab has also detained a wholesaler of wild birds in this connection during a drive.
28 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Elephants with no tusk: Poaching prompting evolution?

A hefty set of tusks is usually an advantage for elephants, allowing them to dig for water, strip bark for food and joust with other elephants. But during episodes of intense ivory poaching, those big incisors become a liability.
24 October 2021, 09:12 AM

25 venomous snakes seized

The forest department in a drive seized at least 25 venomous snakes from the house of a snake charmer in Rangabali upazila on Wednesday.
14 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Poisoned, in their habitat

Dozens of monkeys died in Moheshkhali forest on Tuesday after eating poisoned bananas placed as a trap by a local farmer who encroached upon the forest to cultivate his crop.
13 October 2021, 18:00 PM

Authorities yet to act as dolphins getting caught in nets in Jamuna

Dolphins are getting caught in fishing nets in the Jamuna river, in Daulatpur upazila of Manikganj. Authorities at fisheries department, however, say they are not aware of this.
13 October 2021, 12:26 PM

50 monkeys poisoned to death in Cox’s Bazar, say locals

At least 50 wild monkeys were poisoned to death in Maheskhali upazila of Cox’s Bazar yesterday, locals said.
13 October 2021, 09:38 AM