Crops
Gangs Cut and Take Paddy Resurfacing as Haor Water Recedes
Farmers in Derai, Sunamganj, say armed men cut and carried off their paddy from Boram haor in broad daylight as the floodwater receded, escaping when police arrived.
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Bangladesh
Cooking
Venomous Cobra Rescued From Kitchen in Sreemangal
A venomous cobra was rescued unharmed from the kitchen of a house in Janaura village in Sreemangal, Moulvibazar, and will be released into the forest.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Vanish From Bhola's Rivers; Researchers Blame Climate Change
Even with rain, fishers in Bhola are catching almost no hilsa in the Meghna and Tetulia rivers, leaving about 3 lakh fishers in hardship and prices soaring.
Crops
One Narail Village Sells Tk 2 Crore of Litchis
Pankabila, a century-old litchi village in Narail Sadar, sells at least Tk 2 crore worth of litchis each season, and farmers are pleased with this year's yield and prices.
Vegetables
Skip the Potato and Make a Crispy Okra Fry
Okra coated in spices, rice flour and cornflour makes a crisp fry that is quick enough for an afternoon snack and good enough for guests.
Environment
Two Injured Deer Rescued From Villages and Released Into the Forest
The forest department rescued two injured deer that wandered into villages in Patharghata, Barguna, and released them into the Sundarbans after first aid.
AgribusinessBangladesh restaurant owners seek beef imports; ministry says there is no need
In May 2026 the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association asked to import beef to bring prices down, but the livestock ministry said more than 2.5 million animals are left over after the Eid sacrifice and imports are not needed.
Crops
Prime Minister Holds Meeting on Improving Salt Farmers' Lives
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman held a meeting on improving the living standards of the country's salt farmers, with emphasis on fair prices for their salt.
Fruits
Chapainawabganj Mangoes Can Be Picked Once Mature, No Fixed Date
Chapainawabganj district administration has again decided not to fix a date for mango picking, allowing mangoes to be picked once mature while warning against selling unripe fruit.
Vegetables
How to Make Restaurant-Style Onion Salad at Home
The lachha onion ring salad, popular on social media, can be made in a few minutes with ingredients most kitchens already have.
Agribusiness
BNP Syndicate Dominates Bogura's Cattle Market Leases Before Eid
Leaders of the BNP and its affiliates are accused of controlling the leasing of Bogura's cattle markets before Eid-ul-Azha by managing rival bidders and filing single tenders.
Crops
Natore Mangoes to Reach Markets From 15 May
Natore district administration has announced that mango picking will begin on 15 May, starting with gooti varieties, and has promised strict checks on chemical use.
Crops
Fruit Orchard Built From Tuition Savings Earns Barishal Youth Tk 7 Lakh a Year
A Barishal graduate who started an orchard with his tuition savings during the Covid pandemic now earns Tk 5 lakh to Tk 7 lakh a year from a nursery and mixed fruit garden.