Conservation

Conservation

Madhupur Sal forest and its biodiversity will be brought back: Rizwana

The forest dwellers here should play their role in protecting this forest, says the environment adviser

3w ago

49th anniversary of Farakka Long March observed

The event, organised by the Farakka Long March 49th Anniversary Celebration Committee, commenced with a rally from Rajshahi College to Zero Point and back at 3:30pm

1m ago

Declare Ctg Circuit House ground open courtyard: Forum for Planned Ctg

The voluntary organisation of Chattogram based professionals, town planners, and civil society members made the demand at a press conference at Chattogram Pres Club yesterday

1m ago

Century-old tree cut over 'claims of un-Islamic rituals'

Madaripur Sadar UNO Wadia Shabab confirmed that the tree had been partially cut

1m ago

Harinarayan Dighi: A king’s promise and queen’s sacrifice

The 400-year-old site of love and loss still stands as a testament to Sylhet's rich history and heritage

2m ago

Narail’s Hathbaria palace, temple and ghat in dire need of conservation

These include the century-old Hathbaria Zamindar Palace, Hathbaria temple, and Nam Ghat (also known as Badha Ghat) on the bank of Chitra river, among others

3m ago

Residents suffer due to dilapidated wooden bridge

Over years of use and lack of maintenance, the bridge's iron pillars have become rusty while the wooden planks used for its deck have become loose, making it no longer fit for movement of people and vehicles

3m ago

Bishkhali River: Encroachment, legal dispute delay dredging

The Bangladesh Water Development Board launched the Tk 45 crore project in 2023 to dredge a 24-km stretch between Morrelganj and Kachua upazilas, aiming to resolve water shortages and boost agricultural productivity

4m ago

Dog lovers demo in Dhaka shunning culling

Animal lovers demonstrated in Dhaka, forming a human chain, protesting the culling of stray dogs in Chittagong city – an action that has been deemed illegal by the High Court.

8y ago

JU to host Bird Fair Jan 6

With a view to creating mass awareness, the Zoology department of Jahangirnagar University (JU) is to arrange a day-long Bird Fair on January 6, 2017 on the premises of Zahir Raihan auditorium of the university.

8y ago

Egyptian man grows 'Beard of Bees', hopes to promote apian benefits

Mohamed Hagras stands barechested as dozens of honeybees congregate around his face, eventually forming what he calls the "Beard of Bees". To attract the insects he has a box housing their queen's hormones strapped to his chin.

8y ago

76 tiger deaths reported in India in 2016

At least 76 tiger deaths are reported in India between January and October in 2016, the highest national mortality figure since 2010.

8y ago

Humans eating wild mammals into extinction: study

More than 300 wild mammal species in Asia, Africa and Latin America are being driven to extinction by humanity's voracious appetite for bushmeat, according to a recent study.

8y ago

International Tiger Day: WWF urges closure of all tiger farms

The World Wildlife Fund urges Asian states to investigate all tiger breeding centres and crack down on any involved in black-market animal trade.

8y ago

Tiger Temple monk held 'for smuggling'

Thai authorities say they have detained a monk attempting to smuggle tiger skins and fangs from a Buddhist temple.

9y ago

Japan kills 333 Antarctic Minke whales for ‘scientific research’

In the name of ‘scientific research’, Japan kills 333 minke whales, including over 200 pregnant females, in the Antarctic in 2015-16 whaling season.

9y ago

Shark pulled out of water for a photo

A Florida man is filmed taking photos with a shark after dragging it out of the ocean, where it washed ashore.

9y ago

[WATCH] An Amazing Family of Big Cats

Watch Kevin Richardson in an amazing documentary first broadcasted by SKY TV about his animal conservationism, mainly lions and his acceptance into their pride.

9y ago