Farmers in Shariatpur are increasingly planting garlic without tilling the soil in fields just cleared of aman paddy, drawn by lower costs and an early harvest, though rising fertiliser and pesticide prices are a worry.
A hilsa weighing about 3kg, caught by a fisherman in the Arial Khan river at Bakerganj in Barishal, has been sold to a fish wholesaler for Tk 10,700.
A crocodile about 13 feet long that had been seen for a month in a canal off a branch of the Padma in Manikganj has been caught in a trap set by local people.
A large migratory bird was shot dead on a mobile tower in Boalmari, Faridpur, and photos and video of the scene posted on Facebook by a local Jubo League leader have drawn a storm of criticism.
With the first chill of winter, gachhis in Manikganj are busy cleaning and trimming date palms so they can collect sap for patali gur and the famous hajari gur.
Keshordam, called malcha in some regions, is an amphibious plant found across Bangladesh that is often dismissed as a weed but is eaten as a vegetable and has medicinal uses.
Egg korma cooked with sour amra and coconut milk is an unusual homely dish that pairs well with hot rice for lunch or dinner.
A written complaint has been lodged with Adamdighi police in Bogura against a woman accused of slitting a cat's throat because it had eaten fish at her home.
Heavy use of chemical fertiliser and pesticides is eroding soil fertility in Bangladesh, and wider use of organic fertiliser is presented as a key to sustainable, safe food production.
EnvironmentShamim Hossain, 28, was bitten by a snake in his sleep in Gangni, Meherpur, on the night of 4 November 2025, was taken first to a local ojha and died in the upazila health complex on the morning of 5 November. The doctor said he had arrived too late.
Adulterated food may cause no immediate harm, but eaten over years it can damage the liver and kidneys, raise cancer risk and harm children's growth.
Winter has not yet arrived in Dhaka, but Karwan Bazar is already filled with cauliflower, cabbage, beans, radish, mustard greens, olives and water chestnuts.
Producing good, safe food cannot be left to farmers alone; it needs government, researchers, private enterprise and consumers to work together.
