Fisheries
42 Maunds of Jatka Seized From Dhaka-Bound Bus in Jhalakathi
The Coast Guard seized 42 maunds of jatka from a Dhaka-bound bus in Nalchity, Jhalakathi, and a mobile court fined the bus crew.
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Fisheries
Agribusiness
Single Hilsa Sells for Tk 9,000 in Barguna
A large hilsa weighing 1 kg 700 g, caught in the Bishkhali river at Patharghata in Barguna, sold for Tk 9,000 at the local market.
Fisheries
Horses of the Sea: How Bangladesh's Hilsa Trawlers Are Built
Built for speed in local coastal dockyards, the trawlers that carry fishermen to the hilsa grounds go through a long chain of craftsmen before they reach the sea.
Fisheries
Police Driver Dies of Snakebite While Fishing in Baor
A 28-year-old police driver died after apparently being bitten by a venomous snake while fishing at Nasti baor in Maheshpur, Jhenaidah.
Vegetables
Surprise Your Guests With Prawn and Chilli Dolma
Prawn and chilli dolma, pickling chillies stuffed with spiced prawn mince and fried until crisp, is a simple dish that stands out on a festive table.
Vegetables
A Maund of Onions Buys a Kilo of Beef in Faridpur
Falling onion prices in Faridpur mean a farmer selling a maund of onions can buy a kilo of beef but not a kilo of hilsa, fuelling frustration among growers.
Fisheries
Make Prawn Milk Biryani for a Special Day
Prawn milk biryani, where the aroma of biryani meets the creaminess of milk and the tenderness of prawns, can make a special day's menu stand out.
Crops
Fish Worth Tk 18 Lakh Killed by Poison in Two Ponds in Joypurhat, Farmers Allege
Two fish farmers in Joypurhat's Panchbibi and Akkelpur upazilas say old enmity lay behind the poisoning of their ponds, which cost them about Tk 18 lakh together.
Crops
Fishers in Faridpur Get 60 Kg of Allotted Rice Instead of 160 Kg
Fishers in Faridpur allege irregularities in the distribution of VGF rice during the jatka ban, receiving 60 kg instead of the 160 kg allotted per person, while the fisheries officer says the allocation was short.
Fisheries
Lemon Fish Rice, a Special Dish for Eid
Lemon fish rice, made with fresh fish, lemon and basmati rice, can bring something different to the Eid table.
Fisheries
Jatka Sold in Chandpur in Defiance of Ban
Although catching and selling jatka is banned in Chandpur through March and April, it is being sold openly in areas along the Meghna.
Crops
Mango Farming Shrinks in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as Ponds Spread
Mango orchard area has shrunk in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as farmers turn orchards and paddy fields into fish ponds.
Agribusiness
Lemon and Cucumber Prices Fall, Spices and Chicken Rise
Lemons and cucumbers have become cheaper in Dhaka's markets, while broiler chicken and several spices have risen in price.