Agribusiness
People Come to the Market, Look, Ask the Price and Leave
Pirojpur's largest cattle market at Dighirjan is crowded ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but few are buying, and farmers complain they are not getting fair prices.
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Bangladesh
Livestock
Illegal Indian Cattle Gain Legitimacy Through Market Toll Receipts
Smuggled Indian cattle entering Sunamganj are being given legal cover through toll receipts at the Bogla Bazar border market, hampering BGB action and hurting local farmers.
Livestock
On Environment Day, Pledge an Eco-Friendly Qurbani
With World Environment Day coming two days before Eid-ul-Azha, the writer urges city dwellers to make the Eid sacrifice clean and environment-friendly with a few simple steps.
Crops
How Has Crop Management Evolved?
Crop management has evolved in stages, from the Green Revolution of the 1960s to integrated farming systems management, to make farming more effective, sustainable and eco-friendly.
Crops
Students Treat Sacrificial Animals at 21 Dhaka Cattle Markets
Sixteen students of BAU's Faculty of Veterinary Science are providing first aid to sacrificial animals at 21 Dhaka cattle markets for the first time this Eid-ul-Azha.
Environment
World Environment Day Today
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June under the theme of ending plastic pollution, though Bangladesh will hold its state celebration on 25 June.
Livestock
Roadside Cattle Market in Sherpur Causes Traffic Jam and Suffering
A sacrificial animal market set up beside a school in Jhenaigati, Sherpur, has caused severe congestion, leaving passengers stuck for hours.
Agribusiness
Local Cattle Dominate in Mirsarai, Prices High
Mirsarai's Eid cattle markets are full of locally raised cows this year, but buyers say rising feed costs have pushed prices beyond their budgets.
Livestock
Animal Sales Pick Up in the Capital, Small and Medium Cows in Demand
Sales at Dhaka's qurbani cattle markets rose on Wednesday, with small and medium cows priced around Tk 1 lakh selling best.
Crops
Government Leaves Agro-Processed Products in Crisis by Not Cutting VAT
Biscuit and agro-processing manufacturers say the proposed 2025-26 budget failed to reverse the VAT rise on their products, pushing the sector into crisis.
AgribusinessInformal cattle market fills a side street in Agargaon before Eid-ul-Azha
On 4 June 2025 an informal market behind the GTCL building in Dhaka's Agargaon held more than 300 cattle and goats, Jago News reported; manager Babu Mia said 39 animals sold on the first day.
Agribusiness
Demand for Chapainawabganj's Garole Sheep Soars, Sold Online
Garole sheep from Chapainawabganj are in growing demand for Eid-ul-Azha and are being sold online rather than at local markets.
Agribusiness
Medium Cows in Demand, Middle Class Turns to 'Black Bengal'
With cattle prices up in Chuadanga, buyers favour medium cows, and middle-class families are turning to the district's Black Bengal goats for qurbani.