Agribusiness
Fraud in the Name of Chandpur Hilsa: 41 Sellers and Pages Listed
Traders at the Chandpur fish landing centre have listed 41 businesses and Facebook pages selling hilsa so that online buyers are not cheated.
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Bangladesh
Rooftop farming
Flood Washes Away Fish and Poultry Farms in Feni
Farmers in Feni's Daganbhuiyan upazila say the flood has wiped out their poultry and fish farms, with individual losses of seven to eight lakh taka.
Crops
8-Foot Python Found in Village, Released Into Sundarbans
An 8-foot python caught in a farmer's fencing net in Morrelganj, Bagerhat, was rescued by a village tiger response team and released into the Sundarbans.
Crops
When Is the Right Time to Grow Chillies?
A guide to when and how to grow chillies, from choosing the land and sowing times to weeding, yield and storage.
Crops
China Keen to Import Bangladesh's Seasonal Fruit
The agriculture adviser says Bangladesh hopes to export mango, jackfruit, guava and other seasonal fruit to China next season.
Bangladesh
25 Injured by Jackal Bites in Mymensingh
At least 25 people, including women and children, were injured by jackal bites in a village in Mymensingh Sadar upazila.
Crops
What to Eat to Lower Bad Cholesterol?
Amla, a sour fruit rich in vitamin C, may help cut bad cholesterol, according to a study cited by Healthshots.
Crops
New Promise for Khirsapat Mango as Growers Hope for Profit
A few Chapainawabganj growers have got Khirsapat mangoes to fruit after the season ends, and the agriculture department says such fruit can fetch three times the seasonal price.
Fisheries
Livestock Adviser Promises Help for Flood-Hit Farmers
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter visited flood-damaged fish and poultry farms in Chauddagram, Cumilla, and promised full support to the farmers.
Environment
100 People Bitten by Snakes in Noakhali and Lakshmipur
Snakebites have risen in flood-hit Lakshmipur and Noakhali, where 65 and 35 people respectively have been bitten in recent days.
Crops
Agriculture Adviser Calls for Support for Flood-Hit Farm Sector
The home and agriculture adviser has called for the real extent of flood damage to farming to be assessed quickly, with support and rehabilitation for farmers.
Crops
What Should Farmers Do After the Flood?
With the ongoing flood damaging crops across the country, this guide sets out what farmers should do once the water recedes.
Fisheries
Try Hilsa Lotpoti with Hot Rice
A recipe for hilsa lotpoti, a coconut-and-spice hilsa dish served with hot rice.