Natural resources

Natural resources

Crocodile fitted with satellite transmitter released in the Sundarbans

The seven-foot-long, 12-year-old crocodile was released in the wild in the presence of officials from the Forest Department.

1d ago

74 wild animals rescued from Swapnopuri Park in Dinajpur

The rescued animals include Hoolock Gibbons, Asiatic Black Bears, Capped Langurs, Greater Hornbills, Slow Lorises, otters and various species of snakes and turtles

1d ago

BIDA provides clarification on LNG agreement with US firm

Non-binding heads of agreement with Argent LNG marks first step in negotiation

1d ago

Number of birds rises at Baikka Beel

The Bangladesh Bird Club has completed its annual bird census at Baikka Beel Sanctuary in Moulvibazar’s Hail Haor, recording a significant increase in bird numbers.

2d ago

A step forward for elephant conservation

The pre-dawn silence in Hajigaon, a village situated on the green hills of Chattogram’s Karnaphuli upazila, is often shattered by the distant rumble of a colossal presence.

2d ago

Over 1,200 birds released in Bagerhat

Over 1,200 birds that had been illegally captured and trapped were rescued and released by officials in Bagerhat’s Mollahat upazila today

3d ago

Coal production at Barapukuria resumes after 43 days

Coal production at Barapukuria Coal Mining Company Limited resumed last night following a 43-day suspension for relocating equipment, said Khan Mohammad Zafor Sadiq, general manager (operation-mine) of BCMCL

3d ago

Nilgai escapes from Gazipur Safari Park

A male nilgai has escaped from the Gazipur Safari Park after climbing off a wall in Gazipur's Sreepur.

1w ago

NRPCL thermal power plant begins trial production in Patuakhali

The first unit of the power plant began generating power around 12:30am yesterday

1w ago

25kg venison recovered from the Sundarbans

No poachers could be detained

1w ago

Clear $845m by June to avoid late charges

India’s Adani power has asked Bangladesh Power Development Board to pay $845 million in arears by the end of June or face charges for late payment.

1w ago

Elephant found dead in Teknaf

An elephant was found dead in the hills of Hnila union under Teknaf upazila in Cox’s Bazar yesterday morning.

1w ago

Price of 12kg LPG cylinder goes up by Tk 4

The hike is attributed to the government's increased Value Added Tax on LPG

1w ago

Reveal all energy treaties signed during AL rule

Says Anu Mohammad, urges govt to scrap treaties that go against the country

2w ago

Electric fence kills elephant, man dies in retaliatory strike

Amid the escalating conflict between humans and elephants in the country, fuelled by the loss of the latter's habitat, another tragic incident occurred in Bandarban on Monday, resulting in the death of an elephant and a man.

2w ago

7-feet long python rescued in Ctg BRTA office

Later it was handed over to the Forest Department

2w ago

Conservation and community: Navigating the human-elephant dilemma

The ongoing human-elephant conflict in Chattogram's Karnaphuli, Anwara, and Banskhali upazilas is a poignant reminder of the delicate balance between wildlife conservation and human livelihoods

3w ago

13 Himalayan vultures rescued last month

Throughout December last year, wildlife rescue teams in the Rangpur division rescued 13 near-threatened Himalayan griffon vultures, along with an eagle and a barn owl (Laxmi Pecha).

3w ago