Crops
Black gram succeeds in Kishoreganj haor
BARI's on-farm research division in Kishoreganj has grown a yellow mosaic-resistant black gram variety without tillage in the haor, harvestable in 80-85 days.
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Environment
Vegetables
Bean Flowers Dropping in Dense Fog in Mirsarai
Severe cold and dense fog have made the flowers fall from bean plants in Mirsarai, Chattogram, leaving farmers afraid of a crop failure.
Livestock
Disabled engineer Arifuzzaman finds success with lovebird breeding farm
Physically disabled engineer Arifuzzaman Khan has built a successful lovebird breeding farm in Shariatpur's Naria upazila and created jobs for young people.
Environment
15-Foot Python Rescued in Raozan, Released in Hills
A 15-foot Burmese python weighing about 40 kg was rescued from a village in Raozan, Chattogram, and released in the hills.
Crops
Farmers' Worries Grow With Intense Cold and Fog
Intense cold and dense fog are damaging boro seedbeds and winter crops across Bangladesh, raising farmers' fears for boro and potato production.
Environment
Two Fishing Cats Found in Abandoned Septic Tank
Two fishing cats were rescued alive from a deep abandoned septic tank in Belkuchi upazila of Sirajganj and released at an eco park.
Crops
Farmers Worried About Seedbeds in Bitter Cold
Dense fog and bitter cold in Kurigram have left farmers worried about their boro seedbeds and afraid to transplant seedlings.
Agribusiness
Bird Market Grows With Bird Lovers, but Feed Prices Anger Keepers
More Dhaka residents are keeping birds and the weekly market at Mugda is growing, but keepers are angry about the rising price of bird feed.
Flowers
The Rare Pink Dolphin
The Amazon river dolphin, famed for its pink colour, is the largest of the river dolphins and has occasionally been reported in Bangladesh's waters.
Crops
Farmer Trampled to Death While Chasing Away Elephants
A 37-year-old farmer was trampled to death by an elephant in Haluaghat, Mymensingh, while trying to drive a herd away from a potato field.
Flowers
Mustard Farming Up in Rajbari, Bumper Yield Expected
Mustard has been grown on about 6,600 hectares in Rajbari this year, beating the target, and officials expect a bumper harvest.
Fruits
How to Grow a Rooftop Fruit Garden in Winter
Many fruit trees bear easily in winter and brighten a rooftop garden, and a few simple steps can get them started at home.
Crops
Mild Weather Brings Good News for Boro Seedbeds
With little cold or fog so far, Boro seedbed preparation has raced ahead of last year and is set to beat its target, though farmers worry about rising costs.