Fruits
Satkhira's 'Boroi' Revolution: Tk 160 Crore Trade Expected
Boroi farming on 846 hectares in coastal Satkhira is expected to generate more than Tk 160 crore, though growers lack storage and a local wholesale market.
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Environment
Vegetables
Lalmonirhat Potato Farming Exceeds Target, Prices Worry Farmers
Lalmonirhat farmers have had a bumper early potato crop, but a glut of old cold-stored potatoes is keeping prices low.
Environment
Penguins' Breeding Cycle Has Changed, Raising Fears of Extinction
Some Antarctic penguin species have brought their breeding season forward by more than three weeks, a new study finds, threatening their survival.
EnvironmentEthiopia puts farmers in charge of irrigation, with the state paying 70% of solar pumps
Under Ethiopia's Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) programme, farmers choose their own irrigation system and pay part of its cost: 30% for solar systems and 60% for diesel ones. The World Bank reported on its progress in January 2026.
AgribusinessBay of Bengal Red Shrimp: From Iced Boat Holds to Foreign Markets
Red shrimp caught in the Bay of Bengal is iced on board, headed and sorted at the ghat, then processed and shipped abroad. Bangladesh earned 296 million dollars from shrimp exports in FY2024-25, according to the Export Promotion Bureau.
Environment
Migratory Birds Electrocuted at Benapole Land Port
Numerous migratory birds were electrocuted on a high-mast light post at the cargo yard terminal of Benapole land port in Jashore, prompting allegations of engineering negligence and faulty design.
Fisheries
Historic UN Treaty to Protect Deep-Sea Biodiversity Takes Effect
A UN treaty to protect marine biodiversity in international waters came into force on Saturday, 17 January, setting a legally binding framework to tackle threats including overfishing.
Environment
Woman Wakes to Find an 8-Foot Python Sitting on Her Chest
A woman in Brisbane woke in the night to find a carpet python about 2.5 metres long coiled on her chest, and calmly removed it through the window herself.
Vegetables
A Quiet Mustard Revolution in Munshiganj's Potato Kingdom
Low costs, strong demand for mustard oil and free seed and fertiliser have drawn Munshiganj farmers to mustard, with cultivation this season exceeding the district's target.
Fruits
Sayem Ali Hopes to Sell Tk 8 Lakh Worth of China Oranges
After losing money on mangoes, Chapainawabganj farmer Sayem Ali turned to China oranges in 2022 and now expects to sell about Tk 8 lakh worth from 3 bighas.
Environment
Expert Approval Needed to Fell Roadside Trees, High Court Rules
Following a review hearing, the High Court has ruled that felling trees in Dhaka and other towns and along roads anywhere in Bangladesh, including for government projects, requires approval from expert committees.
Environment
DNCC and Furry Friends Foundation Sign MoU on Animal Welfare
Dhaka North City Corporation has signed a memorandum of understanding with Furry Friends Foundation to manage street animals, protect public health and ensure animal welfare.
EnvironmentThree sick Himalayan griffon vultures rescued from maize fields in Patgram
Forest department officials rescued three Himalayan griffon vultures that could not fly from maize fields in Patgram, Lalmonirhat, on the morning of 14 January 2026, and were arranging to send them to the vulture care centre in Dinajpur.