Agribusiness
Hilsa Now a 'Dream Fish'
Sky-high prices have put hilsa, the traditional Pohela Boishakh fish, out of reach of many shoppers in Dhaka's markets.
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FruitsThree Mango Desserts for Pohela Boishakh: Pudding, Sandesh and Mango Doi
On Pohela Boishakh 2026 Jagonews24 published three quick mango desserts to make at home: green mango pudding, mango sandesh and mango doi. The ingredients and steps are set out here as lists.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices High, Broiler Chicken Cheaper
Broiler and Sonali chicken prices have fallen in Dhaka's markets, but hilsa, the Pohela Boishakh favourite, remains as expensive as before.
CropsPohela Boishakh: from harvest-time taxes to halkhata and village fairs
The Bengali calendar behind Pohela Boishakh grew out of a Mughal-era 'crop year' meant to time land taxes to the harvest, Banglapedia records. Halkhata, Baishakhi fairs and the Dhaka celebrations still carry the mark of that farming life.
Fisheries
Five Fishermen Jailed for Catching Jatka in Chandpur
A mobile court in Chandpur Sadar jailed five fishermen for catching jatka in a Meghna river sanctuary in breach of the ban.
Fisheries
No Hilsa, But There Is Sarpunti, Sir
A department's decision to serve sarpunti instead of hilsa at its Pohela Boishakh celebration prompts a reflection on hilsa prices, inequality and food culture.
AgribusinessFarmer Card to start with 22,065 growers in ten districts, Tk 2,500 a year for the poorest
Bangladesh's government said the Farmer Card would be launched in Tangail on Pahela Baishakh 2026. A pre-pilot in 11 blocks of ten districts was to cover 22,065 people, with landless, marginal and small farmers receiving Tk 2,500 a year in cash.
FisheriesBhapa Ilish for Boishakh: Hilsa Steamed in Banana Leaf with Mustard
Hilsa coated in mustard paste, coconut paste and mustard oil, wrapped in banana leaf and steamed for 20 minutes over a medium flame: a simple bhapa ilish recipe published on 13 April 2026, the day before Pohela Boishakh.
Agribusiness
Boishakh Pushes Up Prices Even in the 'Home of Hilsa', Tk 3,500 a Kg
Traders in Bhola raised hilsa prices sharply ahead of Pohela Boishakh, with a one-kg fish reaching Tk 3,500, the highest in several years.
Crops
A Quiet Revolution in Cotton Farming in Chuadanga
Cotton farming is spreading fast in Chuadanga, where about 4,100 hectares are under the crop this season as farmers are drawn by good prices and state incentives.
Cooking
Bhorta Recipes for Pohela Boishakh
No Pohela Boishakh plate of panta bhat is complete without bhorta; here are three simple recipes.
Environment
Injured Langur Comes to Hospital for Treatment in Jashore
An injured langur came to the livestock office and veterinary hospital in Jhikargachha, Jashore, and allowed its wound to be cleaned.
Agribusiness
One Kg-Size Hilsa for Tk 4,500!
Ahead of Pohela Boishakh, a single one-kg hilsa was selling for Tk 4,500 at a Dhaka superstore as prices rose across the capital's markets.
Environment
12-Foot King Cobra Rescued at Chittagong University
A 12-foot king cobra was rescued near the old Arts Faculty at Chittagong University and will be released into the forest after study.
Livestock
24 Temporary Cattle Markets to Be Set Up in the Capital, Aftabnagar 'Uncertain'
Dhaka's two city corporations plan 24 temporary markets for sacrificial animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but whether one will be held at Aftabnagar is uncertain.
Fisheries
Stop Catching Jatka, and Hilsa Will Fill the Seas and Rivers
A fisheries specialist writes that Jatka Conservation Week 2026 is a call to spare young hilsa so that the country's rivers fill with hilsa again.
Crops
The Benefits Farmers Will Get From the Krishak Card
The government plans to launch the Krishak Card at a pre-pilot stage on Pohela Boishakh, offering cash support and 10 services, and to cover all farmers within four years.
Crops
What It Takes to Keep Young People in Agricultural Technology
AI, IoT, soil sensors, drones and big data could make farming modern and attractive to young Bangladeshis, but training, finance, startups and policy support are needed to keep them.
Fisheries
Serve Fish Khoya Polao on a Special Day
A recipe for fish khoya polao, a rich and fragrant dish of spiced fish on polao cooked with khoya kheer, saffron and nuts.
Crops
'Baromashi' Canal Changes Farmers' Fortunes in Feni
A canal that carries water all year has turned Kamalla village in Feni's Fulgazi upazila into a hub of chemical-free vegetable farming.