Crops
Russia Gives Bangladesh 30,000 Tonnes of Fertiliser Free of Charge
The Russian Federation has gifted Bangladesh 30,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser through the World Food Programme.
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Environment
Migratory Birds Electrocuted at Benapole Land Port
Numerous migratory birds were electrocuted on a high-mast light post at the cargo yard terminal of Benapole land port in Jashore, prompting allegations of engineering negligence and faulty design.
Crops
Farmers' Cancer Is a Result of Agricultural Development: Anu Muhammad
Economist Anu Muhammad has said Bangladesh's pattern of agricultural development is making farmers ill with cancer, as a safe food campaign set out 20 demands for parties ahead of the national election.
Crops
Returnee Migrant Enamul Succeeds with Floating Cage Fish Farming
Returnee migrant Enamul Haque has turned the deep water behind a rubber dam on the Atrai river in Dinajpur into a floating cage fish farm that has already earned him Tk 20 lakh.
Fisheries
Historic UN Treaty to Protect Deep-Sea Biodiversity Takes Effect
A UN treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters came into force on Saturday, 17 January, setting a legally binding framework to tackle threats including overfishing.
Environment
Woman Wakes to Find an 8-Foot Python Sitting on Her Chest
A woman in Brisbane woke in the night to find a carpet python about 2.5 metres long coiled on her chest, and calmly removed it through the window herself.
Fruits
Fruits to Eat in Moderation to Keep Your Teeth Healthy
Some fruits, eaten in excess, can erode tooth enamel, stain teeth or encourage bacteria, so moderation and good oral hygiene matter.
Vegetables
A Quiet Mustard Revolution in Munshiganj's Potato Kingdom
Low costs, strong demand for mustard oil and free seed and fertiliser have drawn Munshiganj farmers to mustard, with cultivation this season exceeding the district's target.
Fruits
Sayem Ali Hopes to Sell Tk 8 Lakh Worth of China Oranges
After losing money on mangoes, Chapainawabganj farmer Sayem Ali turned to China oranges in 2022 and now expects to sell about Tk 8 lakh worth from 3 bighas.
Crops
Make Beef Biryani for a Holiday Lunch
Tender spiced beef layered with fragrant polao rice and fried potatoes makes a special beef biryani for a relaxed holiday lunch.
Environment
Expert Approval Needed to Fell Roadside Trees, High Court Rules
Following a review hearing, the High Court has ruled that felling trees in Dhaka and other towns and along roads anywhere in Bangladesh, including for government projects, requires approval from expert committees.
Environment
DNCC and Furry Friends Foundation Sign MoU on Animal Welfare
Dhaka North City Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Furry Friends Foundation to manage street animals, protect public health and ensure animal welfare.
Vegetables
The Fair Where Buyers Go Home with a Pair of Hilsa
The traditional Jor Machh Mela, at least 200 years old, has again been held at Manohar Bazar in Shariatpur, where visitors buy a pair of hilsa and aubergines at the start of Magh.