BusinessAugust 15, 2026
mithun
MITH-un
Definition
A large, semi-domesticated bovine species native to the Himalayan foothills and the Indian subcontinent, also known as the gayal.
Etymology
The word is derived from the Hindi/Bengali term 'mithun,' which refers to this specific breed of domestic ox found in parts of South and Southeast Asia.
In the news
The article uses the term to identify a specific type of cattle, the Bos frontalis, which the government is working to save from potential extinction through research and breeding initiatives.
Govt to set up meat processing centres: Tuku
Read the full article ↗Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha (BSS)