Crops
Onion Farmers Form Human Chain in Mujibnagar
Farmers in Mujibnagar, Meherpur, formed a human chain and scattered onions on the road to demand a fair price for their crop.
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Bangladesh
Agribusiness
Hilsa to Be Sent Abroad for Bangladeshi Expatriates
Fisheries adviser Farida Akhter said the ministry will recommend exporting 11,000 tonnes of hilsa to Saudi Arabia and the UAE for Bangladeshi expatriates.
Vegetables
Ripon's Unusual Initiative Brings Vegetable Success at Barishal Launch Terminal
A journalist's effort to keep Barishal river port workers away from drugs and gambling has turned idle land at the launch terminal into vegetable and flower beds.
Environment31 wild animals rescued from an unlicensed mini zoo in Naria, Shariatpur
On 16 February 2025 the Forest Department rescued 31 wild animals of ten species from an unlicensed mini zoo inside the Modern Fantasy Kingdom park at Kolukathi in Naria, Shariatpur.
Crops
Mirsarai Agri-Entrepreneur Mamun Succeeds With Broccoli
A young farmer in Mirsarai, Chattogram, has done well growing broccoli on a demonstration plot, though he says many buyers still do not know the vegetable.
Environment
The Fox That Changes Colour With the Seasons
The Arctic fox, also called the white, polar or snow fox, is described as the only fox whose coat changes colour with the seasons.
Crops
Bhairab's Dulal Has Been Growing Flowers for 37 Years
Dulal Mia of Bhairab, Kishoreganj, has built a flower nursery and two shops over 37 years and says he is proud of his profession.
Crops
Women's Labour Drives a Bean Revolution in Ishwardi
Commercial bean farming in Ishwardi, Pabna, relies mostly on women, who do nearly all the crop care from sowing to harvest, farmers and officials say.
Crops
Mahbub Quits Tobacco for Jujube, Expects Tk 12 Lakh a Year
A former local representative in Matiranga, Khagrachhari, who gave up tobacco for jujubes expects to sell about Tk 12 lakh worth of fruit this year.
Environment
Today's Message of Love Is Also for Nature
As the world marks Valentine's Day on 14 February, Bangladesh also observes Sundarbans Day to build love and care for the mangrove forest.
Crops
Vegetables Rotting in the Field as Prices Fail to Cover Transport
Low prices mean Shariatpur farmers cannot even cover transport costs, leaving bottle gourd, tomatoes and cabbages rotting in the fields.
Crops
Onion Farmers Frustrated Despite Bumper Yield
Manikganj's murikata onion farmers had a bumper yield but are losing money as prices have fallen well below production costs.
Crops
Wild Elephant Found Dead Beside Tobacco Field in Chakaria
The Forest Department recovered the carcass of a wild elephant from the edge of a tobacco field at the foot of the hills in Chakaria, Cox's Bazar, on 12 February.