Crops
Once a Farm Labourer, Sayeed Now Sells 2,000 kg of Dragon Fruit a Day
Sayeed Sarkar of Gourinathpur in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur left a job, laboured on others' land and now trades 1,500 to 2,000 kg of dragon fruit a day.
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Agribusiness
Chandpur Hilsa Roe Price Rises to Tk 6,000 a kg
Hilsa roe is selling for Tk 5,500 to Tk 6,000 a kg at Chandpur's Boro Station fish landing, nearly double last year's price, because few roe-bearing fish are being caught.
AgribusinessNew US farms lean toward poultry and produce, away from field crops, USDA finds
In 2022, 7 percent of US farms run only by beginning operators were mainly poultry producers and 10 percent mainly grew fruit or vegetables, but only 12 percent were field crop farms, USDA's Economic Research Service found.
AgribusinessGeorgia joins USDA scheme letting state-inspected meat cross state lines
A Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement signed with Georgia brings the programme to 11 states and lets participating state-inspected processors sell nationwide under the USDA mark.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Scarce Even at Peak Season, Prices Sky-High
Hilsa and other fish are scarce in Pirojpur markets even at the height of the season, pushing prices beyond the reach of ordinary buyers.
Agribusiness
How Washing Hilsa the Right Way Brings Out Its Flavour
The wrong way of washing hilsa, not the spices, is often why the fish loses its flavour, and a few simple rules can keep its oil and aroma intact.
CropsBangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu holds 'Bangladesh Mango Delicacy' festival
On 26 July 2026 the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a mango festival, "Bangladesh Mango Delicacy", showing late-season mangoes from the Rajshahi region and processed mango products to about 250 guests.
Agribusiness
Refiners Push for Edible Oil Price Rise, Citing Losses
Edible oil importers and marketers want soybean and palm oil prices raised by Tk 10 a litre, saying they are importing at a loss, but the commerce ministry has yet to decide.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Catch Triples on Paper, but Markets Stay Empty
The Department of Fisheries says June's hilsa catch in the Barishal division was the highest in six years, but traders, fishers and buyers see scarce supply and record prices.
Vegetables
Home Tips to Keep Green Chillies Fresh for Weeks Without a Fridge
A few simple kitchen habits, from removing stalks to storing chillies dry and wrapped, can keep green chillies fresh for weeks without a fridge.
Crops
Babar Sheikh Succeeds With Grapes, Now Has 200 Vines in His Orchard
A young farmer in Faridpur's Boalmari has a bumper grape crop from 200 vines of three varieties, selling fruit at Tk 500 a kg and saplings to would-be growers.
Crops
After Working in 22 Countries, He Built a Crore-Taka Papaya Business and Trained Thousands
A former migrant worker who travelled to 22 countries has built a crore-taka papaya and seedling business in Barishal's Babuganj and trained more than 2,000 entrepreneurs.
Vegetables
Rain Makes Green Chillies Hotter: Price Crosses Tk 200 a Kg
Green chilli prices in Dhaka have risen every time the weather turned bad this month, touching Tk 200 a kg and more, while vegetables and eggs have also become dearer.