Agribusiness
Most Farms in Jhenaidah Without Chickens Amid Chick Shortage
Farmers in Jhenaidah say they cannot get day-old chicks even at high prices, leaving most farms empty, while the district livestock officer says there is no shortage.
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Bangladesh
Crops
No Rain Drives Up Irrigation Costs for Lalmonirhat Farmers
With no rain for five months, farmers in Lalmonirhat's five upazilas are paying extra to irrigate maize, Boro rice and vegetables and fear losses.
Crops
BRRI Warns Farmers of Nor'westers and Hailstorms
The Bangladesh Rice Research Institute has warned of a high risk of nor'westers, hailstorms and severe lightning in many districts from 15 March.
Environment
Nilgai Crosses Over From India Into Dinajpur Sal Forest
A nilgai has again crossed India's barbed-wire fence into the Dharmapur sal forest in Dinajpur's Birol upazila, drawing crowds of onlookers.
Crops
Boro Land Being Ruined for Lack of Irrigation in Habiganj
Boro paddy land in Habiganj's haors is cracking and seedlings are turning red for want of irrigation water, leaving farmers despairing.
Agribusiness
'Broiler Chicken, the Poor Man's Protein, Now Costs Tk 250'
Speaking at a 12-party alliance human chain in Dhaka, Mostafa Jamal Haider said a silent famine is under way and broiler chicken has reached Tk 250.
Environment
The Colour Play of the Chameleon
Often feared as venomous or blood-sucking, the chameleon is a harmless, peace-loving creature that changes colour and eats crop pests.
Crops
1,500 Foreign Birds on Show at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University
About 1,500 foreign pet birds of 25 species brought by 600 breeders were displayed at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University in Dhaka.
Livestock
As the Heat Rises, Migratory Birds Prepare to Leave
About 2,000 migratory birds wintering at Sher Khan Dighi in Moulvibazar's Rajnagar will soon leave, protected by villagers who never disturb them.
Environment
Python Rescued Near Homes Released Into the Sundarbans
A python rescued from a tree on the bank of the Pashur river near the Sundarbans in Mongla has been released back into the forest.
Agribusiness
Why Broiler Costs Tk 250 a Kg Will Be Investigated: Consumer Rights DG
The consumer rights directorate chief has called for an investigation into why broiler chicken sells at Tk 250 a kg when production costs Tk 167.
Vegetables
Bhola Farmers Succeed With BARI Capsicum
Farmers on the chars of Bhola Sadar and Daulatkhan have succeeded in growing BARI Capsicum-2 commercially after a successful trial last year.
Agribusiness
Chicken Traders Summoned by Consumer Rights Directorate
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has summoned chicken traders to explain irregularities including missing price lists.