Environment
Colourful Butterflies Near Extinction
Bangladesh's butterfly species have fallen from over 600 a decade ago to about half that, as felling, clearing and trapping destroy their habitat.
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Vegetables
Markets 'Uncomfortable' for Low-Income People in Dhaka
Rising prices of coarse rice, broiler chicken, pangas and tilapia and vegetables are hitting low-income shoppers in Dhaka's markets.
Crops
Dutch Potato Variety 'Valencia' Gains Popularity
The Dutch potato variety Valencia, marketed by ACI, is giving bumper yields this season and raising hopes among growers in several districts.
Environment
Palm Civet That Strayed Into Village in Search of Food Beaten to Death
Villagers in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar beat a sick palm civet to death after it strayed from the forest into their village.
Crops
BRRI Has Developed More Than 300 Rice Production Technologies, Says Prime Minister
Marking BRRI's 50th anniversary, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the institute has developed 111 high-yielding rice varieties, including eight hybrids, and more than 300 production technologies.
Crops
President Urges Spreading BRRI's Innovations to the Grassroots
In a message marking BRRI's golden jubilee, President Md Abdul Hamid called for the institute's innovations to reach farmers at the grassroots.
Crops
17 Invasive Plant Species Identified in Five Protected Areas: Minister
Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin said 17 invasive alien plant species have been identified in five protected areas and five management plans drawn up.
Vegetables
Drumsticks at Tk 200 a Kg, Pakistani Chicken Tops Tk 300 in Rangpur
Green chilli, Pakistani chicken and some vegetables rose in Rangpur's markets over the week, with new drumsticks selling at Tk 190-200 a kg.
Agrotech
Rescued Cat Refuses to Leave Its Rescuer
A cat rescued from the rubble in Mardin, Turkey, stayed by its firefighter rescuer, who has adopted it and named it Enkaz.
Environment
Ten Years On, Not a Single Hatchling of 'Tengra and Sakina' Has Survived
A decade after the crocodile breeding centre at Tengragiri Eco Park in Taltali opened, the number of crocodiles has not grown by one.
Crops
Prices Down, Interest in Rubber Farming Falls in Tripura
With rubber prices nearly halved in three years and wages doubled, farmers in South Tripura are abandoning rubber for rice, wheat and vegetables.
Fisheries
Crabs Poached in the Sundarbans Using 'Fishing Passes'
Defying the breeding-season ban, fishers are entering the Sundarbans on fishing passes to catch crabs, allegedly with the connivance of forest staff, which officials deny.
Crops
Dinajpur Farmers Busy Growing Tomatoes
After harvesting early potatoes, Dinajpur farmers have planted summer tomatoes on 1,142 hectares and are hoping for a bumper yield.