Fisheries
27 Maunds of Jatka Seized in Madaripur Go to Orphanages
A mobile court in Madaripur's Kalkini upazila seized 27 maunds of jatka, which were then distributed to 14 orphanages.
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Environment
Slow Loris Released in the Garo Hills
A rare slow loris rescued at Defalai in Sherpur's Jhenaigati upazila has been released back into the Garo Hills.
Crops
Electric Traps Set to Keep Elephants Out Removed by Forest Department
The forest department has removed electrified wire traps that villagers on the Jhenaigati border in Sherpur had set around crop fields to keep wild elephants away.
Crops
Paddy on 10,000 Bighas Under Water, Thousands of Haor Farmers in Despair
Days of continuous rain have submerged large areas of boro paddy in Habiganj's haors, leaving sharecroppers and indebted farmers fearing their ripening crop will rot.
Agribusiness
'I Have Never Bought Chicken at Such a Price'
Sonali and local chicken are selling at record prices in Dhaka after Eid as disease on farms and higher transport costs cut supply.
Crops
Hailstorm Causes Heavy Damage to Mangoes in Chapainawabganj
A hailstorm at the start of the season has left mango growers in Chapainawabganj, especially in Shibganj, fearing heavy losses to young fruit.
Crops
A Stronger Agriculture Sector Will Strengthen the Economy: Agriculture Minister
Opening Jatka Conservation Week, the minister for agriculture and fisheries said a strong farm sector was the key to a strong economy and that farmers' small loans had been waived.
Crops
Save the Environment, Build a Healthy Future
An opinion piece argues that planting trees, cutting plastic, protecting rivers and saving energy are essential for Bangladesh's survival, not a luxury.
Environment
Kalnagini Snake Rescued From a House
A kalnagini snake was rescued unharmed from a house in the staff quarters of the Sreemangal upazila health complex and handed to the forest department.
Fruits
What Happens When You Eat Green Mango? Benefits and Cautions
Green mango, plentiful at the start of summer, supports immunity and digestion and helps fight the heat, but should be eaten in moderation.
Crops
Six Seasons Out of Rhythm: What Future for Farming and the Environment?
A senior agriculturist argues that global warming has broken the rhythm of Bangladesh's six seasons, with growing damage to farming, public health and the environment.
Crops
Lentils Won't Soften in Your Mango Dal? Here Is the Right Method
Tangy mango dal is a summer favourite, and the key to soft lentils is adding the green mango only after the dal is almost cooked.
Fisheries
Hilsa Output Lowest in 8 Years, Minister Calls Raising It a Challenge
Hilsa production fell to 5 lakh tonnes in the 2024-25 fiscal year, the lowest in eight years, and the fisheries minister calls raising it a huge challenge.