Environment
Fresh LP Gas Celebrates World LPG Day
Fresh LP Gas celebrated World LPG Day 2026 with a tree-planting programme at Meghna Group of Industries' head office and a nationwide planting drive.
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Environment
Three Elements of Nature Are Inseparable from Life
Soil, air and water, the three main elements of nature, are an inseparable part of human life, yet all three are under growing pressure.
Fruits
Japan Stops Buying Indian Mangoes, Opening a Door for Bangladesh
Japan's new ban on Indian mangoes after pest-control failures gives Bangladesh, already in talks with Tokyo, a chance to enter a premium market.
Environment
Young People Plant Trees in the Endangered Sal Forest
A group of young people planting trees in the Madhupur tract found the once-great sal forest on its deathbed, cleared for plantations and buildings.
Fruits
The Health Benefits of Jackfruit Seeds
Often thrown away, jackfruit seeds are rich in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals and can help digestion, heart health, immunity and more.
Crops
Give Back That Sugandhi
An economist and former vice-chancellor of Jahangirnagar University recalls his childhood in Sugandhi, a low-lying village on the Meghna, and mourns what it has become.
Fruits
Enjoy Ripe Mango Payesh While the Season Lasts
Ripe summer mangoes and traditional payesh come together in a sweet, fragrant and creamy dessert that is easy to make at home.
Environment
Long-Term Planning Needed to Protect the Environment: Asif Mahmud
NCP spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain said there is no alternative to long-term government planning to tackle the environment and climate crisis.
EnvironmentUniversity students on tree planting and biodiversity for World Environment Day
For World Environment Day 2026, students from Dhaka, Gono, Jagannath and Sylhet Agricultural universities argued that tree planting, biodiversity conservation and campus awareness are key to a climate-resilient future.
Environment
PM Stresses Planting Trees Suited to Local Soil and Environment
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed planting trees that suit local soil and environment, ahead of the launch of a five-year programme to plant 25 crore trees.
Vegetables
Recipe: Jute Leaves Fried With Prawns and Peanuts
Jute leaves, a cheap and nutritious green, get a different treatment fried with prawns, peanuts and a garlic-chilli mix.
Crops
Juicy Fruits Fill the Air With Sweet Fragrance
Jaishtha, the last month of summer, fills Bangladesh's markets with ripe, juicy fruit, from mango and jackfruit to litchi and jam.
Crops
Mango Prices Collapse at Sharsha's Beltala Market
Mango growers at Beltala in Jashore's Sharsha upazila face losses as few wholesale buyers turn up and prices fall well below last year's.
Environment
Old Dhaka Needs a 'Blue-Green Ecosystem' to Protect Biodiversity
Planned urban greening and a 'blue-green' approach are the most effective long-term answer for Old Dhaka's scattered monkeys, says a Jagannath University geographer.
Environment
55 Palm and Betel Nut Trees Planted to Guard Against Lightning
Bengal Peace Foundation launched its Thunder Safe Bangladesh project by planting 55 palm and betel nut saplings in a Sunamganj village on World Environment Day.
Fruits
Make Tasty Sandesh From Jackfruit Seeds
Jackfruit seeds, usually thrown away after eating the fruit, can be turned into a tasty and nutritious sandesh with a few simple steps.
Fruits
Essential Tips Before You Buy Litchis
A few simple checks on colour, feel, smell and shape help buyers pick fresh, good-quality litchis and avoid old or chemically treated fruit.
Environment
Saving Old Dhaka's Monkeys Is Now a Question of Biodiversity
Old Dhaka's monkeys face a struggle for survival from urbanisation, noise and hunger, says Jagannath University zoology professor Abdullah Al Masud.
Fruits
Two Tonnes of Khirsapat and Banana Mango Go From Chapainawabganj to Italy
Mango exports from Chapainawabganj began for the season on 5 June as a Shibganj grower sent two tonnes of Khirsapat and Banana Mango to Italy.
Environment
Newlyweds Receive Saplings as a Gift on Environment Day
A wedding guest in Sirajganj's Tarash upazila gave the newlyweds saplings of various trees on World Environment Day instead of a conventional gift.