Crops
Boro Transplanting in Full Swing in Dinajpur as Cold Eases
Farmers in southern Dinajpur have started transplanting boro seedlings as temperatures rise, about a week later than usual after a harsh spell of cold and fog.
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Vegetables
Sylhet's 'Goalgadda' Beans Exported to 13 Countries
Farmers in Sylhet's Golapganj have grown the special Goalgadda bean for decades, and after meeting local demand it is exported to 13 countries.
Crops
Easy Ways to Grow Red Amaranth
Red amaranth can be grown year-round in almost every region of the country, and well-managed plots can yield about 500kg of greens a bigha.
Crops
Boro Seedbeds Damaged by Fog and Cold, Farmers in Trouble
Dense fog and bitter cold are damaging boro paddy seedbeds across Meherpur, leaving farmers worried about meeting the season's cultivation target.
Bangladesh
Two Endangered Bear Cubs Rescued in Chakaria, Trafficker Arrested
Cox's Bazar police rescued two endangered bear cubs and arrested an alleged member of a wildlife trafficking ring in Chakaria upazila.
Crops
Tomato Farmers in Sunamganj Make Tk 5 Lakh Profit a Hectare
Winter tomato growers in Sunamganj are reporting yields of 25-35 tonnes and profits of Tk 5-6 lakh a hectare, and more farmers are taking up the crop.
Environment
Bird Poaching in Moulvibazar's Haors Goes On Despite Crackdown
Poachers in Moulvibazar's wetlands keep killing migratory birds with poison bait and traps, and a forest guard has been withdrawn over a Hakaluki case.
World
Polar Bear Kills Mother and Son in Alaska
A polar bear that wandered into the town of Wales in Alaska killed a woman and her one-year-old son outside a school before being shot.
Environment
Nilsagar Comes Alive With Migratory Birds
Migratory birds from cold countries have filled Nilphamari's Nilsagar Dighi, drawing growing crowds of visitors to the historic pond.
Environment
Coordinated Action Needed to Stop Migratory Bird Hunting
A writer on the environment argues that only coordinated local action, backed by tougher laws, can end the winter slaughter of migratory birds.
Crops
Capsicum Becomes a Thorn in the Side for Bhola's Farmers
A bumper capsicum crop in Bhola has met low wholesale prices, leaving farmers unsure whether they will even recover their costs.
Crops
Farmers Put Heart Into Boro, Good News Likely This Year
Farmers have prepared more Boro seedbeds than targeted and the government is spending about Tk 170 crore on incentives, raising hopes of a record Boro crop.
Livestock
BLRI's "Subarna" Chicken Brings Back the Taste of Local Chickens
The Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute has developed BLRI Meat Chicken-1 (Subarna), a fast-growing meat bird with the taste and plumage of local chickens.