Crops
Ten Days Into Fishing Ban, Bhola Fishermen Still Without Government Rice
Ten days into a two-month ban on all fishing in Bhola's Meghna and Tentulia rivers, fishermen have not received the government rice allocated to them.
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Crops
GK Irrigation Project Raises Hopes of Rice Farmers in Two Districts
After several poor seasons, the Ganges-Kobadak project is supplying water early this year, which farmers say will save them Tk 3,000-4,000 a bigha on Boro rice.
Crops
Water Shortage Leaves 1,500 Acres Uncultivated in Mirsharai
Farmers in Wahedpur union of Mirsharai say 1,500 acres lie idle in the Boro season for lack of water and are calling for canals and streams to be dug.
Agribusiness
2.4kg Hilsa Caught in Bishkhali River, Asking Price Tk 14,500
A hilsa weighing 2 kg 400 g caught in the Bishkhali river drew crowds at Barguna fish market, where the trader who bought it asked Tk 14,500.
Crops
What Must Be Done to Protect Migratory Birds
Dr Forkan Ali argues that the birds that winter in the haor are being hunted and robbed of habitat, and calls for sanctuaries, jobs for hunters and public awareness.
Crops
Rice Target Met, But Not Even 5 Percent of Paddy Reaches Gaibandha Warehouses
Despite a government price of Tk 33 a kg, Gaibandha's warehouses collected only 369 tonnes of Aman paddy, less than 5 percent of the target, though rice procurement was near target.
Crops
Strawberries Grown for His Daughter Bring In Tk 18 Lakh
A network engineer in Meherpur's Mujibnagar upazila started growing strawberries for his daughter and has become a successful farmer, selling over Tk 18 lakh worth.
Crops
Salt Farmers Cannot Even Recover Production Costs
Despite a good harvest, Cox's Bazar salt farmers are selling below cost, accusing mill owners of a syndicate and storing salt in pits in the hope of higher prices.
Fruits
Watermelons Sell at Tk 45-60 a Kg in Dhaka
With plenty of supply at the start of Ramadan, watermelons are selling for Tk 45 to 60 a kg in Dhaka, and sellers say prices are lower than in other years.
Crops
The Palash Tree of Gono University and Its Story
A palash tree planted by Gono University's 5th law batch in 2015 now flames red and orange every spring, a living reminder of the students who planted it.
Fisheries
25 Maunds of Seized Jatka Given to Orphanages
The Matlab Uttar fisheries office and coast guard seized 1,000 kg of jatka from the launch MV Bandhan-5 on the Meghna and distributed it to orphanages and the poor.
Fruits
Watermelon Prices Leave Chuadanga Buyers Uneasy
Despite ample supply, watermelons sell by the piece at high prices in Chuadanga, where buyers accuse sellers of overcharging and traders say prices are fair.
Crops
What Lychee Farmers Should Do
A stage-by-stage guide to protecting lychee trees from mites, insects and disease, with irrigation, fertiliser and harvest advice for a profitable crop.