BusinessAugust 15, 2026
gayal
GUY-ul
Definition
A large, semi-domesticated bovine species (Bos frontalis), also known as mithun, native to the hill regions of the Indian subcontinent.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Hindi and Bengali 'gayal' or 'gaya', which is ultimately of uncertain origin but used to describe this specific type of wild or semi-wild ox.
In the news
The article discusses government efforts to revive the farming and research of the native gayal species at a specialized breeding farm in Bandarban, as it is currently considered to be on the verge of extinction.
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Read the full article ↗Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)