Crops
Litchi Festival Opens in Ishwardi Today, Two Ministers to Attend
Ishwardi in Pabna, known as the country's litchi capital, opens its traditional Litchi Festival and Agricultural Trade Fair today, with two ministers due to attend.
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Crops
Mangoes Boost the North's Economy, Supporting Lakhs of Livelihoods
Mangoes from Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Natore could drive about Tk 10,000 crore of economic activity this season, though growers say middlemen and a 54 kg maund eat their profits.
LivestockUS meat and egg supply per person projected to keep rising through 2027
In a 4 June 2026 chart, USDA's Economic Research Service projected 228.8 pounds of beef, pork, broiler and turkey meat and 22.5 dozen eggs per American consumer in 2026, rising to 229.4 pounds and 22.9 dozen in 2027.
Crops
PRAN Group to Present Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Awards on Saturday
PRAN Group will honour journalists who report on agriculture and agro-processing with the Bangladesh Agro-Industry Media Award on Saturday.
FruitsBangladesh's Tk 13,000 crore mango market exports less than Tk 100 crore
Bangladesh's domestic mango market was estimated at Tk 13,000 crore, yet the country exported only 2,194 tonnes in 2025, earning under Tk 100 crore. In June 2026 exporters blamed steep air freight and gaps in quality production.
Bangladesh
Khan Jahan Ali Shrine Pond Without a Crocodile for the First Time in 600 Years
For the first time in its 600-year history the pond at Hazrat Khan Jahan Ali's shrine in Bagerhat has no crocodile, after the last one was removed following a child's death.
Fruits
85-Year-Old Man Drowns in Pond While 'Gathering Mangoes'
An 85-year-old man drowned in a pond in Dupchanchia, Bogura, apparently after slipping while gathering fallen mangoes at night.
Fruits
Ishwardi Litchi Markets Buzz, Growers Happy Despite Low Prices
A record litchi crop in Ishwardi has pushed prices below last year's, but growers say bigger yields and brisk sales leave them satisfied.
Crops
Native Dates Disappearing in Magura
Native date palms that once filled Magura's fields in Jaishtha are being felled as families build houses in the fields, and the local fruit is becoming rare.
Fruits
What to Know Before Eating Jackfruit in the Heat
Jackfruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but it is best eaten in moderation and at the right time of day, especially by people with diabetes or kidney problems.
Environment
Flower Plants Stolen From Graves, Young Man Plants 1,500 Across Village
When three flower plants he had planted by his grandmother's and father's graves were stolen, a young man in Faridpur's Sadarpur responded by planting 1,500 flower plants in front of 500 homes.
Agribusiness
31 Lakh Unsold Sacrificial Animals Add to Farmers' Woes
With only about 92 lakh of 1.23 crore prepared animals sacrificed this Eid-ul-Azha, some 31 lakh remain unsold, leaving farmers facing losses and mounting feed costs.
Agribusiness
Ghana's AgriConnect Compact puts $3.5 billion behind cocoa, rice, maize and poultry
The national framework aims to improve food and nutrition security for close to three million people by 2030 and to support the creation of more than 2.6 million jobs by 2035.
Crops
A Patch of Paddy Field Inside Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan
A homeless man who lives by collecting plastic bottles is growing rice in a corner of Suhrawardy Udyan in the heart of Dhaka.
Livestock
How to Cook Beef Without Oil
Beef cooked without oil, marinated in yoghurt, spices and raw papaya paste, makes a lighter and healthier dish for the Eid holidays.
LivestockDNCC Forms Committee to Assess Damage from Diabari Cattle Market in Uttara
Dhaka North City Corporation formed a three-member committee on 3 June 2026 to assess the damage a temporary Eid cattle market at Diabari caused around Uttara Centre metro station.
Fruits
Lychee Season Brings a Festive Mood to Every Home in Ishwardi
In Ishwardi, Pabna, the lychee harvest brings relatives home and fills villages with a festive mood, boosted this year by a bumper crop.
Crops
Indonesian Ambassador Opens PRAN's Mango Collection Drive
Indonesia's ambassador to Bangladesh opened PRAN's mango collection and pulping operation at its Barind Industrial Park in Godagari, Rajshahi.
Crops
An Easy Recipe for Lentils with Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd cooked with lentils makes a healthy, tasty dish that is easy to prepare at home with a few simple ingredients.
Fruits
Antarctica's Blood Falls and the Hills' 'Blood Fruit' Suddenly in the Spotlight
Antarctica's red Blood Falls owe their colour to iron-rich brine, while in Bangladesh a wild hill fruit known as 'blood fruit' has become a social media sensation.