Crops
Rambutan Farming Changes the Fortunes of Returnee Afzal Sheikh
A former migrant worker in Malaysia has turned four rambutan saplings into a thriving fruit and sapling business in Kaliganj, Gazipur.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Teenager Dies of Snakebite in His Sleep in Faridpur
A 14-year-old boy in Bhanga, Faridpur, died after being bitten by a snake while he was asleep.
Fruits
Mango Sticky Rice, a Popular Thai Dish
A simple recipe for mango sticky rice, the Thai dessert of sticky rice, sweet ripe mango and coconut milk.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Selling at the Year's Highest Prices
Short supply and bad weather have pushed hilsa in Patuakhali's markets to the highest prices of the year, putting the national fish out of reach of middle-class families.
Agribusiness
2kg Hilsa Caught in Net Sells for Tk 7,500
Amid a nationwide row over hilsa prices, a fisherman in Kalapara, Patuakhali, sold a hilsa of just over 2kg for Tk 7,700.
Crops
How to Apply Fertiliser to Coconut Trees
Correct doses of organic and chemical fertiliser, applied twice a year in a ring around the trunk, keep coconut trees healthy and productive.
Crops
Fishers Will Get Back Their Rightful Due: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter has said genuine fishers will regain their rights, as the government works on changing the waterbody lease policy.
Environment
Young Man Dies of Snakebite While Performing With Snake
A 25-year-old man in Manpura, Bhola, died after a snake he had caught and was keeping bit him while he was performing with it.
Fruits
Fruit Festival for Underprivileged Children at Islamic University
A volunteer group at Islamic University held a seasonal fruit festival for underprivileged children, distributing about 20 kinds of fruit.
Crops
Bhola Farmers Hope for Profit From Monsoon Watermelon
Farmers in Bhola have turned to growing summer watermelon in the monsoon, using the sorjan method of raised beds and channels to protect the crop from heavy rain.
Crops
Mamun Wants to Gift Mangoes to Families of July Uprising Martyrs
A mango farmer in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, has announced he will send 10kg of mangoes each to the families of 10 people killed in the July uprising.
Agribusiness
Hilsa in Short Supply, Too Dear to Put on the Plate
As the government considers fixing hilsa prices in the districts where the fish is caught, Dhaka's markets face an acute shortage and prices beyond most buyers' reach.
Environment
Elephant Carcass Found Lying Beside Forest
The carcass of a male wild elephant, thought to have been electrocuted, has been recovered beside Katabari forest in Nalitabari, Sherpur.