Crops
Buffalo Rearing on the Coast in Crisis
The buffalo, long a symbol of wealth and power on Bangladesh's southern coast, is disappearing as grazing land and farmers' interest decline.
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Crops
After Losing His Job in the Pandemic, Shah Alam Succeeds in Beekeeping
Mohammad Shah Alam turned to beekeeping after losing his job during the Covid pandemic and now runs 150 bee boxes.
Fisheries
Bhapa Ilish for a Homely Holiday Meal
Bhapa ilish, hilsa steamed in mustard and green chilli, is an easy and dependable dish for a relaxed day off.
FruitsBoroi, the winter jujube: rich in vitamin C, but not every claim holds up
Fresh boroi carries 65.8 to 76 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, making the seasonal fruit a good source of the vitamin. Popular claims about blood purification, diabetes and bone density are not backed by reliable evidence.
Environment
Met Office Explains Why the Cold Has Eased
Less fog and weak north-westerly winds have eased the cold in the second half of January, the Met Office says.
Crops
Magura Date Palm Molasses Makers Hope for Tk 5 Lakh Profit
Tappers brought from Rajshahi are making date palm molasses in Magura, where young entrepreneurs expect a profit of Tk 4-5 lakh this season.
Agribusiness
An Easy Recipe for Pea Kebabs
Fresh winter peas can be blended and spiced into light, tasty kebabs for an evening snack.
Fruits
Satkhira's 'Boroi' Revolution: Tk 160 Crore Trade Expected
Boroi farming on 846 hectares in coastal Satkhira is expected to generate more than Tk 160 crore, though growers lack storage and a local wholesale market.
Fruits
Who Should Be Careful About Eating Amla
Amla is packed with vitamin C, but people with certain health conditions should be careful about how much they eat.
Vegetables
Lalmonirhat Potato Farming Exceeds Target, Prices Worry Farmers
Lalmonirhat farmers have had a bumper early potato crop, but a glut of old cold-stored potatoes is keeping prices low.
Fruits
Should You Eat Beetroot Raw or Cooked? Which Is Better
Raw beetroot is more nutritious for people with healthy digestion, while lightly cooked beetroot suits those with sensitive stomachs.
Environment
Penguins' Breeding Cycle Has Changed, Raising Fears of Extinction
Some Antarctic penguin species have brought their breeding season forward by more than three weeks, a new study finds, threatening their survival.
EnvironmentEthiopia puts farmers in charge of irrigation, with the state paying 70% of solar pumps
Under Ethiopia's Farmer-Led Irrigation Development (FLID) programme, farmers choose their own irrigation system and pay part of its cost: 30% for solar systems and 60% for diesel ones. The World Bank reported on its progress in January 2026.
Vegetables
Enjoy Vegetable Lollies While Winter Lasts
Crisp vegetable lollies are a fun way to serve winter vegetables, especially to children tired of the usual curries.
Crops
An Easy Recipe for Beef Galouti Kebab
Beef galouti kebab, soft and richly spiced, can be made at home with a simple marinade and a few hours' rest.
VideoEntrepreneur Sajal Ahmed's Unusual Research on Foreign Fruits
In Chuadanga, entrepreneur Sajal Ahmed's orchard of about 500 fruit varieties tests which foreign fruits can be grown profitably in Bangladesh.
Crops
Government Backs Rice Imports, Farmers Fear Losses
With aman rice arriving in markets and government stocks at a record high, the government is opening the door to private rice imports, a move critics say helps traders at the expense of farmers.
Crops
US Senators Write to Trump over India's 'Unfair' Tariff on Pulse Imports
At least two Republican senators have written to President Donald Trump objecting to India's 30 per cent tariff on pulses imported from the United States, a dispute that could complicate India-US trade talks.
AgribusinessBay of Bengal Red Shrimp: From Iced Boat Holds to Foreign Markets
Red shrimp caught in the Bay of Bengal is iced on board, headed and sorted at the ghat, then processed and shipped abroad. Bangladesh earned 296 million dollars from shrimp exports in FY2024-25, according to the Export Promotion Bureau.
Vegetables
A Quick Matar Paneer Recipe
Winter green peas and fried paneer come together in a rich, lightly spiced gravy in this quick matar paneer recipe.