Agribusiness
Hilsa Price Falls by Tk 200 a Kg in Chandpur
Hilsa prices at Chandpur's Borostation fish landing have fallen by about Tk 200 a kg in a week, though supply is still short of demand.
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Crops
What You Need to Know Before Starting to Farm
Tanushree Gain Priyanka sets out how to make compost at home, prepare soil for indoor plants and value livestock, fish and trees before taking up farming.
Vegetables
Soybean Oil Still Short Despite Price Rise, Eggs and Chicken Stay Dear in Dhaka
A Tk 5 rise in bottled soybean oil has not ended the supply shortage in Dhaka's retail markets, where eggs and chicken remain expensive.
Agribusiness
Soybean Oil Price to Follow World Market and Production Cost, Says Minister
Commerce minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said edible oil prices are set in line with the international market and domestic production and processing costs.
Environment
Dhaka South Launches Tree Planting on Road Dividers
Dhaka South City Corporation has started a tree planting and greening drive on road dividers under the metro rail between Paltan and Dainik Bangla intersection.
Agribusiness
An Easy Recipe for Palmyra Palm Patishapta
A step-by-step recipe for tal patishapta, a soft palmyra palm crepe rolled around a coconut and date jaggery filling.
Crops
Farming at Home: Why, Where and How
Tanushree Gain Priyanka explains why farming at home pays and how to make compost and liquid fertiliser from kitchen waste.
Crops
What It Will Take to Save Sea Turtles on Cox's Bazar Beaches
Olive ridley turtles returning to nest in Cox's Bazar are dying in fishing nets in growing numbers, and researchers say enforcement and awareness are essential to protect them.
Agribusiness
Soybean Oil Up Tk 5 a Litre
The commerce ministry has allowed a Tk 5 a litre rise in the price of bottled soybean oil, taking it to Tk 204.
Crops
Government to Buy 70,000 Tonnes of Fertiliser From Morocco for Tk 688 Crore
The government will import 40,000 tonnes of DAP and 30,000 tonnes of TSP fertiliser from Morocco at a cost of about Tk 688.7 crore.
Crops
Government to Buy Tk 445 Crore of Oil and Lentils for Subsidised Sale
The government will spend Tk 445.60 crore on 2 crore litres of refined palm olein and 10,000 tonnes of lentils for subsidised sale to one crore low-income families.
Environment
West Bengal Plans New 'Arjun Force' for the Sundarbans and Hills
The West Bengal government plans to form a new "Arjun Force" of retired army personnel and deploy it in the Sundarbans and hill areas to handle emergencies.
Environment
BNP Working Extensively to Tackle Climate Change Dangers, Says Rizvi
BNP acting secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi said the party is working extensively against the dangers of climate change as it launched a nationwide tree planting drive.