Fruits
Chinese Ambassador Visits Mango Orchard in Chapainawabganj
China's ambassador in Dhaka, Yao Wen, visited a mango orchard in Chapainawabganj and gave assurance that the district's mangoes would be exported to China this year.
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Bangladesh
Environment
Forest Cleared for Economic Zone, Deer Numbers Down 80 Per Cent
Deer in the coastal forests of Mirsarai in Chattogram have fallen from 10,000-12,000 to about 2,400 after the forest was cleared for an economic zone.
Crops
Wild Elephants on the Rampage, Farmers Cut Half-Ripe Paddy
Farmers in Sherpur's Nalitabari have begun cutting half-ripe Boro paddy as herds of wild elephants raid their fields in the hills.
Fruits
Try Vegetable Cheese Toast for an Evening Snack
Vegetable cheese toast is a quick evening snack made in minutes from everyday ingredients.
Crops
GAU Tops Bangladesh's Agricultural Universities in Times Higher Ranking
Gazipur Agricultural University has come first among Bangladesh's agricultural universities in the Times Higher Education Asia University Rankings 2025.
Agribusiness
Started with Tk 100, Sabuj Now at the Top with Bonsai
KM Sabuj began making bonsai from four tamarind seedlings bought for Tk 100 and, 29 years on, has about 20,000 bonsai of 450 species in progress at his Gazipur nursery.
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Muscovy Duck: A Promising Option for Rural Livelihoods
Easy to rear, cheap to keep and rich in eggs and meat, the muscovy duck is becoming an attractive option for rural farmers.
FruitsFruit custard at home: an easy chilled dessert for hot afternoons
Milk, powdered milk, custard powder and your choice of fruit make a chilled fruit custard at home; it sets after 30 minutes in the fridge.
Bangladesh
Woman Injured in Wild Bear Attack in Bandarban
A 32-year-old woman, Esther Bawm, was injured in a wild bear attack in the Chimbuk area of Bandarban.
Crops
Mung Bean Brings Smiles to Farmers in Jhalakathi
Jhalakathi has had a bumper mung bean crop this season, grown on about 400 hectares more than targeted, and farmers are getting good prices.
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From One Cow to More than a Hundred: Aminul's Story
On his mother's instruction Aminul Islam of Pabna's Ishwardi bought one cow for Tk 14,600; he now owns more than a hundred and has won national awards.
Crops
The Tree That Blooms All Year Round
Frangipani, or kathgolap, is unrelated to the rose but blooms all year and can be grown in gardens or rooftop tubs from cuttings or seed.
Crops
Oli Ullah Dreams of a Bangladesh Self-Reliant in Farm Machinery
Oli Ullah, a former day labourer, built Janata Engineering in Chuadanga into a maker of 40 types of farm machinery with annual sales of Tk 45 crore to 50 crore.