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CropsIn a July 2026 opinion piece in Jagonews24, the writer proposed making Bangladesh's whole farm-to-consumer value chain digital, arguing it would bring transparency, traceability and fairer prices for farmers and cut post-harvest losses.
CropsOn 9 July 2026 the Bangladesh Wildlife Service Foundation rescued an unharmed python about 10 feet long and weighing around 14 kg from the Bhurbhuria tea garden in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar.
CropsIn July 2026 researchers in Chapainawabganj said BARI Mango-19, a new late variety that fruits in August, had been proposed for approval; growers saw a chance of better prices but asked for long field trials.
FisheriesThe trawler FB Mohima sank in rough weather in the Bay of Bengal off Taltali, Barguna, on 7 July 2026; 16 of the 18 fishermen on board were rescued and two were missing.
CropsWith the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) declaring El Nino conditions in June 2026, this early-July explainer looked at what the event could mean for Bangladesh's rain, heat and crops at the height of the monsoon, and how to prepare.
EnvironmentA woman bitten by a snake died after being taken to the Madarganj Upazila Health Complex in Jamalpur on the night of 6 July 2026; the next day a staff doctor was allegedly assaulted, and a three-member committee was formed to investigate.
AgribusinessUSDA's Economic Research Service reported in July 2026 that large-scale family farms produced most of the 2024 value of US dairy, specialty crops, cotton, beef and cash grains, while small family farms led in hay.
VegetablesKoshari, Egypt's national dish of rice, lentils, pasta, chickpeas and crispy onions under a tangy tomato sauce, can be made at home with simple ingredients; UNESCO added it to its intangible heritage list in December 2025.
AgribusinessIn July 2026 the World Bank described how a young graduate running a Better Life Farming centre in Saidpur, Nilphamari, serves more than 500 farmers across five villages, part of a plan to train over 1,000 agri-entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.
FisheriesOn 4 July 2026, a 2 kg 100 g hilsa netted by the trawler 'Joltorongo' in the Bay of Bengal off Kuakata sold for Tk 6,825 at auction at a depot of the Alipur fish landing centre.
FruitsBangladesh's national fruit was being sold in the US, UK, Australia and Europe as a plant-based meat substitute; a Jagonews24 feature on 4 July 2026 put it down to the fibrous texture and mild flavour of unripe jackfruit.
EnvironmentAt a special meeting on 2 July 2026, Dhaka South City Corporation decided to form a high-level committee to draw up a tree-planting master plan for its 10 zones, and to coordinate with RAJUK and the fire service on earthquake risk.
CropsUSDA's Acreage report of 30 June 2026 put US corn plantings at 95.3 million acres and soybean at 85.4 million, while corn stocks on 1 June stood 14% above a year earlier.
