Wild Life
Two endangered bear cubs rescued; 1 held
Police in Bandarban rescued two endangered bear cubs from Alikadam upazila and arrested a wildlife smuggler in the process
Nature quest / Giants of the Sundarbans
A saltwater crocodile was spotted roaming the Sundarbans recently. Native to saltwater habitats, brackish wetlands, and freshwater rivers, saltwater crocodiles are known as the largest living reptiles in the world
Man dies in elephant attack in Ctg
A man was killed in an attack by elephant in Pukuria area under Banskhali upazila of Chattogram this afternoon
India's leopard population 13,874 in 2022; yearly growth 1.08pc since 2018: latest census
India's leopard population was estimated to be 13,874 in 2022, marking a marginal growth of 1.08 percent annually since 2018 when the count was pegged at 12,852, according to the latest census of the animal released today
Cox’s Bazar becoming death zone for marine life
Different marine species, including sea turtles and dolphins, have been dying on Cox’s Bazar shore in recent times.
2 dead turtles wash ashore on Sonapara sea beach in Cox's Bazar
Two dead turtles of Olive Ridley species washed ashore on the Sonapara sea beach in Cox’s Bazar’s Ukhiya upazila this morning
Petition seeks HC directive to prevent torture of elephants
A petition was filed with the High Court today seeking its directive on the government to prevent the torture of elephants in the name of training, and unnecessary usage of elephants in circuses and various social events and street extortion
Nature Quest / Save the bees
A honey bee was recently seen feasting on the nectar of freshly bloomed Moringa flowers (shojne phul) in Beel Pabla area of Khulna's Dumuria upazila
Injured monkey that sought medical attention dies
An injured monkey, which made news by visiting an upazila health complex in Chattogram for treatment, died yesterday in medical care.
Injured monkey that sought help at health complex dies
The monkey made news by visiting an upazila health complex in Chattogram thrice for treatment
Another mahout killed in elephant attack
A 45-year-old mahout died after being attacked by an elephant in the Sagarnal union of Moulvibazar's Juri upazila on Monday evening
Injured monkey goes to Sitakunda Health Complex, receives treatment
A monkey has become the talk of the locality after it went to Sitakunda Upazila Health Complex in Chattogram twice and received treatment for wounds
Elephant found dead beside road in Bogura
An elephant was found dead beside a road in Bogura's Sadar upazila this morning
Venomous sea snake spotted on Cox's Bazar sea beach
A yellow-bellied sea snake, one of the most venomous ones, has washed up ashore at Samitypara Point of Cox's Bazar beach
Govt announces zero tolerance against wildlife crimes: Minister
Environment, Forest and Climate Change Minister Md Shahab Uddin today said that the government announced zero tolerance policy against wildlife related crimes.."Wildlife Crime Control Unit is working diligently to create public awareness for the purpose of wildlife conservation in differen
Animal lovers demand justice for elephant killing
Animal lovers in the capital formed a human chain demanding that the perpetrators of elephant killing be brought to book.
Tiger numbers expected to rise
The number of tigers in the Sundarbans is expected to rise due to successful conservation efforts in the world’s largest mangrove forest, said officials concerned.
