Crops
Chalta Flowers Grace the Monsoon
The fragrant white chalta flower blooms in the monsoon and becomes a fruit rich in vitamin C, but the tree is now a rare sight.
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Bangladesh
Fruits
Bangladesh Sends Mangoes as a Gift to India's Prime Minister
The Bangladesh government has sent 140 kg of mangoes to Kolkata by bus as a gift for the Indian prime minister.
Environment
Child Soyad Could Not Be Saved Despite Two Hospitals
A five-year-old boy bitten by a snake in his sleep in Daulatpur, Kushtia, died at Kushtia General Hospital despite antivenom treatment.
Fruits
The Nutrition You Get From Eating Jackfruit
Jackfruit, Bangladesh's national fruit, is packed with vitamins, minerals, fibre and antioxidants with a wide range of health benefits.
Crops
Guava Yield Down in Jhalakathi, Farmers Hope for a Fair Price
Heat and a lack of rain have cut the guava crop in Jhalakathi, and farmers are pinning their hopes on a fair price when the fruit reaches market in 15 days.
Fruits
Schoolboy Electrocuted After Climbing Tree to Pick Mangoes
A class six student died in Naldanga, Natore, after touching a high-voltage power line while picking mangoes from a tree.
Crops
Japan Wants to Increase Support for Bangladesh's Agriculture
Japan has expressed deep interest in strengthening cooperation in Bangladesh's agriculture sector, its ambassador told the agriculture minister on 3 July.
Fisheries
'We Once Had No Time to Eat, Now We Can't Earn Enough for a Meal'
Barishal's rivers are yielding little hilsa in the peak monsoon season, leaving wholesale markets idle and prices out of reach, which fisheries officials blame on adverse weather.
Crops
Russell's Viper Caught in Fishing Net in Kalapara
A Russell's viper about four feet long was caught in a fishing net in Kalapara, Patuakhali, on 3 July, the fourth such snake rescued in the upazila.
Environment
Snake Reported as Russell's Boa Found in Rajshahi Classroom as School Reopens
A snake reported as a rare Russell's boa was found in a classroom of a Bagmara primary school as it reopened after a 20-day closure, and locals beat it to death.
Fisheries
What Happens to Your Body When You Eat Hilsa
Hilsa, in high demand during the monsoon, is packed with omega-3 fatty acids, protein, vitamins and minerals that benefit many parts of the body.
Fruits
Mango Sapling Priced at Tk 50,000 at Faridpur Tree Fair
A fruit-laden Thai Chiang Mai mango sapling priced at Tk 50,000 has become the talk of the tree fair in Faridpur.
Crops
Farzana Chowdhury's Eye-Catching Rooftop Garden
In Ashulia, Savar, Farzana Chowdhury has built a rooftop garden of fruit, vegetables, flowers and medicinal plants to help the environment.