Vegetables
Python Rescued From Vegetable Field in Sharankhola
An eight-foot python found in a farmer's vegetable field in Sharankhola, Bagerhat, was rescued and released into the Sundarbans.
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Bangladesh
Livestock
1,200 Chickens Burnt to Death in Night-Time Farm Fire in Narail
A fire at a poultry farm in Narail's B-Patna village late on Sunday night killed 1,200 chickens, with the owner putting the loss at about Tk 8 lakh.
Fisheries
Sheikh Hasina Has Raised People's Capacity, Says SM Rezaul Karim
Fisheries and Livestock Minister SM Rezaul Karim credited Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina with raising people's capacity at the closing of the livestock exhibition in Agargaon.
Agribusiness
Forest Department Raids Bird Market in Gazipur
Wildlife rescued in a Forest Department raid on a Tongi bird market were released in Bhawal National Park in Gazipur.
Fisheries
Sheep and Goat Ramp Show Draws Curious Crowds at Dhaka Livestock Exhibition
A two-day livestock exhibition marking Livestock Service Week opened in Agargaon, drawing crowds to its cattle, pet birds, fancy poultry and ramp show.
Crops
Mujibur Succeeds Growing Three Crops on the Same Land in Bhairab
Bhairab farmer Mujibur Rahman has grown capsicum and lettuce for three years and added sunflower this year on the same land, drawing crowds of visitors.
Environment
Colourful Butterflies Near Extinction
Bangladesh's butterfly species have fallen from over 600 a decade ago to about half that, as felling, clearing and trapping destroy their habitat.
Vegetables
Markets 'Uncomfortable' for Low-Income People in Dhaka
Rising prices of coarse rice, broiler chicken, pangas and tilapia and vegetables are hitting low-income shoppers in Dhaka's markets.
Crops
Dutch Potato Variety 'Valencia' Gains Popularity
The Dutch potato variety Valencia, marketed by ACI, is giving bumper yields this season and raising hopes among growers in several districts.
Environment
Palm Civet That Strayed Into Village in Search of Food Beaten to Death
Villagers in Rajnagar upazila of Moulvibazar beat a sick palm civet to death after it strayed from the forest into their village.
Crops
BRRI Has Developed More Than 300 Rice Production Technologies, Says Prime Minister
Marking BRRI's 50th anniversary, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said the institute has developed 111 high-yielding rice varieties, including eight hybrids, and more than 300 production technologies.
Crops
President Urges Spreading BRRI's Innovations to the Grassroots
In a message marking BRRI's golden jubilee, President Md Abdul Hamid called for the institute's innovations to reach farmers at the grassroots.
Crops
17 Invasive Plant Species Identified in Five Protected Areas: Minister
Environment Minister Md Shahab Uddin said 17 invasive alien plant species have been identified in five protected areas and five management plans drawn up.