Sundarbans & Forest
Survey at Patharia forest begins after 103 years
Despite being declared a protected area in 1920, the Patharia Hills Reserve Forest in Juri upazila of Moulvibazar has never been surveyed, leading to multiple disputes and numerous instances of encroachment.
Borshijora Ecopark: A failed attempt to harness untapped ecotourism potential
To harness the untapped potential of ecotourism in the region, the Borshijora Ecopark was set up in 2006 across a vast expanse of natural reserve forest in Moulvibazar Sadar upazila.
Sundarbans: Crab fishing season begins
After a two-month hiatus during the breeding season of crabs, fishermen set sail once more in various rivers and canals of the Sundarbans to resume their crab catching activities.
25 acres of forest land recovered in Chattogram
The Forests Department recovered around 25 acres of forest land grabbed by an industrial group in Sitakunda upazila of Chattogram, yesterday.
Trains to have 20kmph speed limit inside Lawachara
In the letter sent to the director general of Bangladesh Railway, the railway ministry asked for necessary measures to be taken to keep the speed limit of all trains running on this route below 20kmph to prevent the death of wildlife on the railway line on Lawachahra National Park and to ensure they can cross easily
Tiger census begins in the Sundarbans
Tiger census by using camera trapping method and by surveying creeks and rivers began in Sundarbans today under the 'Sundarban Tiger Conservation Project'.
Fishermen, visitors banned from Sundarbans
Fishermen and visitors have been banned from entering the Sundarbans for three months, starting today, for the smooth breeding of fish inside the forest’s rivers and canals.
Prohibited from logging Sundari tree trunks seized from pond in Bagerhat
The forest department has seized seven logs of Sundari tree, which is prohibited from logging, from a pond at Guatla village in Morrelganj Upazila of Bagerhat today (May 7, 2022).
Dead whale washes ashore in Kuakata
A dead whale is washed ashore along Kuakata beach in Patuakhali.
Smoking elephant puzzles experts
Scientists are puzzled by a video showing an elephant apparently smoking.
Species in decline worldwide, humans at risk
Human activity has driven animals and plants into decline in every region of the world, putting our own well-being at risk by over-harvesting and polluting, a comprehensive species survey warns.
Watch: Mamma bear picks a fight with a tiger to save her cub
A mother bear fights an alpha male tiger at Tadoba National Park in central India to protect her cub from becoming the feline’s prey.
A whale with words: Orca mimics human speech
Her head above water, Wikie the killer whale looks at the human trainer next to her pool, listens, then loudly vocalises: "Hello."
Thai police arrest 'kingpin' in Asian wildlife trafficking
Thai police have arrested an alleged kingpin in Asia's illegal trade in endangered species, dealing a blow to a family-run syndicate that smuggles elephant ivory, rhino horn and tiger parts to Chinese and Vietnamese dealers.
Accidentally killing migratory birds not a crime, Trump Administration says
Energy companies and other businesses that accidentally kill migratory birds will no longer be criminally prosecuted, the Trump administration says in a decision hailed by industry but denounced by environmental groups.
Tasmanian tiger doomed long before humans came along
The Tasmanian tiger was doomed long before humans began hunting the enigmatic marsupial, scientists say, with DNA sequencing showing it was in poor genetic health for thousands of years before its extinction.
Tiger shot dead in Paris after escaping from circus
A circus tiger is shot dead by its owner after escaping into the streets of Paris, affecting public transport and bringing emergency services rushing to the area.
4 cubs of lion, leopard rescued from Prado in Jessore, 2 held
Police rescue four cubs of lion and leopard from a Prado in Jessore Sadar upazila.