Agribusiness
21 Fishermen Jailed and Fined in Rajbari
Twenty-one fishermen have been jailed or fined in Rajbari for catching hilsa in the Padma in defiance of the government ban.
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Agribusiness
Crops
Artificial Fertiliser Crisis in Naogaon Raises Fears for Potato Farming
Dealers in Naogaon are accused of creating an artificial fertiliser shortage and overcharging for DAP ahead of the early potato season.
Crops
Demand for Hill Pomelo Grows Across the Country
Juicy pomelo from the Rangamati hills is in growing demand across Bangladesh, but growers say this year's wholesale price barely covers their boat fare.
Agribusiness
King Cobra Under Treatment in Chattogram
An eight-foot king cobra used to frighten and extort people at a market in Mirsarai, Chattogram, has been rescued and is being treated before release.
Vegetables
Potato Seed at Its Cheapest, but Fertiliser Costs More
Farmers planting early potatoes in Dinajpur say seed is at its cheapest ever, but dealers are selling fertiliser above the government price without receipts.
Fruits
Sapodilla, a Natural Energy Booster
The soft, sweet sapodilla that reaches markets from late autumn is prized for its balance of natural sugars, fibre and minerals.
Fruits
Make Amra Pickle at Home
Many people who enjoy amra with chilli and salt in season also like to put up a few jars of pickle to last the year, and it is easy to make at home.
Agribusiness
Kolkata Disappointed as Less Hilsa Arrives From Bangladesh This Year
Of the 1,200 tonnes of hilsa Bangladesh cleared for export to India before the puja, only 144 tonnes arrived, the lowest ever, importers in Howrah say.
Fruits
Starfruit, a Store of Minerals
The sour, star-shaped kamranga that appears as autumn ends is notable for its minerals, but people with weak kidneys should consult a doctor before eating it.
Fruits
Fruit Prices Ease a Little but Remain Out of Reach
Imported fruit prices in Dhaka have come down from last month's highs, but traders and buyers say they are still far from normal.
Agribusiness
Seven Traders Registered to Sell Hilsa Online in Chandpur
To curb fraud in online hilsa sales, Chandpur's district administration has registered seven local traders to sell the fish online.
Agribusiness
Snakebite Patient Dies in Chandpur Despite Antivenom
A 35-year-old milk trader bitten by a venomous snake in Chandpur's Haimchar died in hospital shortly after being given antivenom.
Agribusiness
1,200 Tonnes Permitted, Only 107 Tonnes of Hilsa Went to India
Bangladesh exported only 107 tonnes 226 kg of hilsa to India this year out of 1,200 tonnes permitted, with just 16 of 37 exporters shipping any.