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A Modern Method of Producing Jute Seed
A Bangladesh Jute Research Institute scientist explains how farmers can produce quality jute seed through the late (nabi) method to cut reliance on imports.
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Bangladesh
AgribusinessHilsa supply rises in Bhola markets, but buyers balk at high prices
Hilsa supply in Bhola town's market rose somewhat on 26 August 2025, yet one-kilo fish still sold for Tk 2,500 to 2,700 and buyers said they could not afford the sizes they wanted.
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Farmers Busy Planting Aman in Mirsarai
Farmers in Mirsarai, Chattogram, are busy transplanting Aman rice, with more than half the target area already planted.
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The Fertiliser Crisis Must Be Resolved in the Aman Season
A shortage of fertiliser in many districts during the Aman season threatens rice output and food inflation, and the government must act at once, a columnist argues.
Fisheries
Kuakata Fisher Nets a Hilsa of Nearly 2kg
A hilsa weighing 1kg 960g, caught off Kuakata in Patuakhali, was sold at auction at a local wholesale market.
Fisheries
Hilsa Production Falling Because Jatka Catching Has Not Stopped, Says Fisheries Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter said hilsa production has fallen because illegal nets and the catching of jatka have not been fully stopped.
Environment
Where Is the Light of the Fireflies Going?
Fireflies are becoming rare in Bangladesh, and a Bangladesh Agricultural University entomologist blames overuse of pesticides and the destruction of their habitat.
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Tk 760 Crore Pineapple Trade in Prospect in Madhupur
A bumper pineapple crop and strong demand in Madhupur, Tangail, could bring trade worth Tk 760 crore this year, the agriculture department says.
Agribusiness
Consumer Rights Directorate Raids Chandpur Market over Hilsa Prices
The National Consumer Rights Protection Directorate ran a drive at Chandpur's largest hilsa landing to curb price rises, but buyers say prices have not come down.
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Mosquito Coil Fire Kills Farmer's Cattle and Goat in Kurigram
A fire started by a mosquito coil in a cowshed in Phulbari, Kurigram, killed three cows and a goat belonging to a poor farmer.
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Jute Harvest Begins in Chuadanga; Lower Yield but Prices Bring Hope
Chuadanga's farmers have begun cutting jute, and although heavy rain has reduced yields, higher prices are giving officials hope.
Fisheries
Pair of Hilsa Sells for Tk 11,500 in Noakhali
Two large hilsa weighing about 5kg in total, caught by a fisher from Ramgati, were sold for Tk 11,500 at Chairman Ghat in Hatiya, Noakhali.
CropsKhulna farmers return to fish farming by raising several species in one gher
Under an FAO and Department of Fisheries climate-resilient fisheries project, community groups in Khulna's Dumuria and Dakop farmed bagda shrimp with carp and brackish-water fish in the same enclosure. In August 2025 members said many who had quit after losses were back.