‘Be scared of humans, not snakes

Bangladesh’s Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina addressed concerns about Russell’s viper at a press conference. She stated that animals, including snakes, don’t attack humans unless threatened, emphasizing the importance of wildlife in ecological balance. Hasina advised caution but suggested people should fear humans more than animals. This comes amid viral social media stories about the spread of Russell’s viper in the country, with some officials offering bounties for killing the snakes. UNB