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EnvironmentA study led by Chittagong University botanists for the research group ECHO identified 1,029 plant species on the Halda's banks, 517 medicinal and 23 endangered, warned that 100 more could become endangered without protection, and listed 29 sources of pollution.
AgribusinessFood Minister Afroza Khanam told FAO's Bangladesh representative Xiaokun Shi that climate change makes it hard to store grain beyond six months, and sought help with modern storage, nutrition for women and children, and research on how well fortified rice works.
FisheriesHilsa are being caught in the Teesta and Brahmaputra in 11 upazilas of Kurigram, Gaibandha and Lalmonirhat, about 50 to 60 tonnes a year; fisheries officers say restoring river depth and giving fishers boats and gear could open up a northern hilsa fishery.
IslamBanglanews24's Islam page sets out, with Quran and hadith references, the five supplications the Prophet Muhammad made in strong wind, gathering clouds, drought, at the start of rain and in excessive rain.
HealthFood minister Afroza Khanam sought support for research on the fortified rice handed out in about 300 upazilas, and technical help with rules to keep stored government rice in good condition.
Daily lifeThe fifth fair by Nagorik Uddyog and friends of indigenous communities brings oil- and spice-free cooking, bamboo shoots, hebang, pajon, sticky-rice cakes and jhum produce from the hills and plains, with women entrepreneurs holding most stalls.
HealthThe Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection found unripe bananas being turned yellow with a banned chemical in 24 hours at Rakhalgachhi, Pabna, and fined the business Tk 50,000; 72 firms in 27 districts were fined the same day.
EnvironmentThe Meteorological Department’s monthly report says October rainfall fell far short of normal despite Cyclone Arnab and a second low, while the average temperature ran 1.1 degrees above normal.
EnvironmentThe deep depression has become Cyclone Murasu and may cross India’s Andhra coast as a severe cyclone on 2 November; fishing boats in the northern Bay have been told to stay close to shore.
CropsAman covers 70,110 hectares in Joypurhat and about 878 hectares of early varieties have been cut, but farmers fear losses because paddy prices trail their production costs.
FisheriesTrawlers returning from the Bay of Bengal after the 22-day hilsa ban have brought Chattogram's Fishery Ghat back to life, but many fishers and owners fear the first catches will not cover costs.
Daily lifeThe usual rush for sweets on results day did not come this year, with a low pass rate and rain; some shops had not sold a single kilogram by midday.
FisheriesIn 212 operations from 8 to 29 October the navy seized 8,421,670 metres of illegal net, four boats and 570 kg of brood hilsa, worth Tk 61.18 crore in all.
