Mymensingh, Aug. 15 -- In the quiet farming villages of rural Bangladesh, a sick cow can mean far more than an animal in distress, as it can threaten a family's livelihood.

But for many farmers, the nearest veterinary hospital is miles away and help often comes too late.

Now, a mobile app developed by a professor at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) is changing that reality.

Digital Khamari, meaning 'Digital Farmer', is putting vital livestock care advice directly into the hands of those who need it most.

The app's creator, Professor Dr Md Sahiduzzaman from BAU's Department of Parasitology, says the idea was born from witnessing the struggles of rural farmers.

"The shortage of veterinarians in rural areas is acute. Farmers oft...