Environment
15-Day Tree Fair Begins in Chattogram
The Chattogram North Forest Division has opened a 15-day tree fair and planting campaign at the city's Laldighi ground.
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Bangladesh
Environment
How Long Do Snakes Live?
A snake's lifespan varies with species and surroundings, from 5-15 years on average to about 40 years for pythons.
Environment
World Nature Conservation Day Today
World Nature Conservation Day is observed on 28 July to remind people of the need to protect nature.
Crops
The Chai, a Monsoon Companion for Catching Fish
The chai, a bamboo fish trap, remains a companion of rural life in the monsoon and a source of income for women in Narayanganj.
Environment
Tree Fair Sells Nearly Tk 15 Crore Worth of Plants
The month-long National Tree Fair 2025 sold 16,91,423 saplings worth Tk 14,79,09,474.
Fisheries
Bad Weather Hampers Hilsa Fishing Right After the Ban Ends
Rough weather has kept fishermen from the sea since the fishing ban ended, driving them into debt while hilsa prices stay high.
Crops
How to Farm Fish Profitably in Ponds During the Monsoon
The monsoon is a gift for fish farming, and planned, scientific management can turn rainwater into real profit.
Crops
Foot-and-Mouth Disease in Cattle: Symptoms and Remedies
A Bangladesh Agricultural University professor explains the symptoms, spread and prevention of foot-and-mouth disease in cattle.
Fruits
Local Mango Prices Rise as Season Ends
Mango prices have risen sharply in Dhaka as the local season ends, with sellers blaming lower supply and some buyers accusing a syndicate.
Vegetables
Relief in Vegetable Prices as Rain Stops
Vegetable prices in Rajshahi fell by Tk 5-10 a kg this week as drier weather increased supply, traders said.
Vegetables
An Easy Recipe for Hilsa Cooked with Pineapple
For a change in the hilsa season, try cooking the fish with pineapple in this simple recipe.
Fruits
Dewa Fruit Dwindling in Mirsarai
The dewa, a sweet-sour native fruit once common in Mirsarai, Chattogram, is disappearing and unknown to the young.
Agribusiness
Low Supply Keeps Hilsa Prices High Even in Season
Large hilsa remain scarce and expensive in Dhaka's markets early in the season, with most buyers priced out.