Crops
Litchis Cracking on the Trees in Rajshahi's Intense Heat
Intense heat and sudden changes in humidity are causing litchis to crack on the trees in Rajshahi, leaving farmers worried.
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Bangladesh
Crops
Grape Farming Pays Off in Phulbari, Growers Expect 45 Maunds
Entrepreneurs Ruhul Amin and Hashem Ali have built a grape garden of the foreign Bainur variety in Phulbari, Kurigram, that is drawing visitors and new growers.
FisheriesCoast Guard Seizes 2,200 kg of Jatka and 3.7 Crore Shrimp Fry in Sonargaon
On the night of 18 April 2026 the Coast Guard stopped two trucks under the Kanchpur bridge in Sonargaon, Narayanganj, and seized 2,200 kg of jatka and 3.7 crore illegal shrimp fry worth about Tk 2 crore. The fry were released into the Buriganga.
LivestockLalmonirhat farm readies a bull it calls 'Zayed Khan' for Eid-ul-Azha
In April 2026 a Burma-breed bull raised for five and a half years on lawyer Mazmul Pramanik's farm in Dauljor, Aditmari, Lalmonirhat, was offered for Eid-ul-Azha at an asking price of Tk 12 lakh. Farm workers had named it 'Zayed Khan'.
CropsTk 15 Diesel Price Rise Threatens Higher Costs for Bangladesh's Boro Farmers
On 18 April 2026 the government raised diesel from Tk 100 to Tk 115 a litre. Jagonews24 calculated that farmers' annual diesel bill would rise by about Tk 1,566 crore, just as Boro paddy was being harvested.
Environment
Spotted Deer That Strayed Into Village Rescued, Released in Sundarbans
The Forest Department rescued a spotted deer that had strayed into a home in Sharankhola, Bagerhat, and released it deep in the Sundarbans.
Fisheries
Pori Moni's Video of Dancing While Cooking Shrimp Goes Viral
Actress Pori Moni is again the talk of social media after sharing a short video of herself dancing while cooking shrimp.
Crops
Keeping Lovebirds: A Guide to the Popular Cage Bird
Muhammad Shafiqur Rahman explains how to house, feed, breed and care for lovebirds, small colourful birds that are among the most popular cage birds.
Livestock
Rising Transport Costs Cast Doubt on Taking Eid Cattle to Dhaka Markets
High feed prices and fuel-driven rises in truck fares have left farmers in south-western Bangladesh unsure whether they can take cattle to Dhaka's Eid-ul-Azha markets.
Cooking
Yoghurt Sauce for Tasty Salads: Three Recipes
A good dressing can transform a salad, and sauces made with yoghurt are both healthy and refreshing.
Fisheries
Have You Ever Eaten Fried Egg With Shrimp?
Fried egg and shrimp, two favourites, combine into a distinctive dish that is quick to make at home.
Fruits
How to Make Green Mango Jelly
Green mango jelly is easy to make at home with a few ingredients and keeps for a long time.
Crops
Farmer Dies of Snakebite After Treatment by Traditional Healers
A farmer named Ruhul Amin died of a snakebite in Meherpur after a group of traditional healers treated him and declared him cured.