VegetablesKrishnachura, Jarul and Sonalu Bloom Along Bangladesh's Hill Roads
In late May 2026, red krishnachura, purple jarul and yellow sonalu lined the hill roads of Rangamati, Khagrachhari and Bandarban, drawing tourists and photographers.
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Environment
VegetablesCrops
Tears Instead of Smiles This Eid in the Haor
Heavy rain and waterlogging drowned Boro rice across Sunamganj's haors, leaving more than a lakh farmers facing Eid with no harvest and no word on government aid.
Fisheries
Minister Urges People to Perform Sacrifice in an Eco-Friendly Way
Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid called on people to perform the Eid sacrifice cleanly, hygienically and in an environmentally friendly way.
Agribusiness
Sheep Sit Silent at Eid Markets: Religiously Approved, but Little Demand
Although sheep are fully acceptable for sacrifice in Islam, social culture, eating habits and market structure keep demand low at Bangladesh's Eid markets.
Livestock
Which Animals Are Sacrificed at Eid in Which Countries?
The animals Muslims sacrifice at Eid-ul-Azha vary from country to country, from camels and dumbas in Saudi Arabia to sheep in Nigeria and cows in Bangladesh.
Livestock
Cows Arrive by the Truckload as Families Flock to Dholaikhal Market
Both sides of Dholaikhal road in Old Dhaka are lined with cows as trucks arrive from the districts and families turn a trip to the market into part of their Eid celebration.
Livestock
Government Working to Ensure a Comfortable Environment at Cattle Markets
The government and related agencies are working together to give buyers and sellers a comfortable environment at Dhaka's cattle markets, the state minister for local government said.
Agrotech
Toxic E-Waste Threatens the Environment, Agriculture and Human Life
Heavy metals from discarded electronics are seeping into farmland, water and the food chain, and the writer calls for recycling and safe disposal, including of farm sensors.
Fruits
Bad Weather Hits Production of the 'King of Mangoes', Traders Worried
Adverse weather in Maharashtra has badly damaged India's famed Alphonso mango crop, leaving farmers and traders worried.
Crops
Plan to Plant 25 Crore Trees at Educational Institutions Stumbles at the Start
Most schools and colleges missed the deadline to send land and sapling needs for a 25 crore tree-planting programme, delaying the plan.
Environment
Home Empty for Eid? How to Keep Your Plants Watered
Simple methods such as irrigation spikes, jute rope wicks, upturned bottles and wet newspaper can keep potted plants watered for four to seven days while you are away.
Agribusiness
Crowds Grow at Magura Cattle Markets but Sales Slow; Medium Cows in Demand
Crowds are growing at Magura's sacrificial animal markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but sales have yet to pick up fully, with buyers mostly after medium cows.
Environment
Photo Exhibition and Walk to Protect Biodiversity
Bengal Peace Foundation marked International Biodiversity Day 2026 with a walk and an open photo exhibition, 'Bangladesh's Unseen Biodiversity', in Dhaka.