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Reports Invited for 'BARF Media Award-2025'
The Bangladesh Agriculture Reporters Forum has launched the 'BARF Media Award-2025' to encourage agricultural reporting, with entries due by 20 December.
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Young Nurse Sijan Builds a Business in Pure Date Palm Molasses
Young nurse and entrepreneur Shahriar Sijan makes chemical-free date palm molasses at his home in Magura, using experienced tappers brought from Rajshahi.
Vegetables
The Winter Vegetables That Boost Immunity
Rather than rushing for supplements, eating carrots, spinach, cauliflower, peas and broccoli regularly in winter can naturally strengthen immunity.
Environment
Temperature May Drop to 6 Degrees This Winter, Cyclone Also Possible
The Meteorological Department says one or two cold waves may bring lows of 6-8°C in the second half of December, and a low could turn into a cyclone.
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Native Breeds and Modern Technology: The Way Forward for Livestock
Technology such as IoT sensors, camera monitoring and artificial insemination is transforming Bangladesh's livestock sector as the country marks its first National Livestock Week.
Fisheries
Killing of 8 Puppies: Legal Notice Seeks Action Against Those Responsible
A legal notice has been sent seeking criminal action against those responsible for drowning eight puppies in a sack at the Ishwardi upazila complex in Pabna.
Environment
8-Foot Python Found at the Top of a Jarul Tree
An eight-foot python has been rescued from the top of a jarul tree in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, and will be handed to the Rangpur forest department.
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Garlic Farmers Fail to Recover Costs, Losing Tk 1,000 per Maund
Despite a good harvest, Natore's garlic farmers are losing Tk 15,000-20,000 a bigha because prices have collapsed to Tk 1,200-2,000 a maund.
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A Firm Foundation for Food, Health and Sustainable Development
An agriculturist argues that Bangladesh's vital livestock sector must become environmentally responsible to safeguard food security, health and the environment.
Fruits
Healthy, but Water Chestnut Can Harm Some People
Water chestnut is rich in minerals and water, but it can be risky for people with diabetes, kidney problems, weak digestion, allergies or on blood thinners.
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200 Species of Cactus at Madaripur Horticulture Centre
Madaripur Horticulture Centre has built a collection of 200 cactus species in two years and is raising low-cost seedlings for plant lovers.
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Jisan Succeeds with Early Vegetables, Sells Tk 31.5 Lakh This Season
Young Chakaria farmer Mohammad Jisan has sold Tk 31.4 lakh worth of early vegetables at the very start of this season after 10 years of early-crop farming.
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India's Onion Exporters Struggle as Bangladeshi Farmers Reap Good Prices
Bangladesh has met its onion demand from its own harvest this season, leaving farmers happy with prices while Indian growers and traders struggle to sell.
Vegetables
Why You Should Eat Tomato Salad Every Day This Winter
Raw tomato salad packs vitamins, minerals and antioxidants such as lycopene into very few calories.
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Shariatpur Betel Leaf Farmers Struggle to Cover Costs as Prices Fall
Betel leaf prices in Shariatpur keep falling, leaving growers unable to recover production costs and calling for government incentives.
Fisheries
Night Heron Rescued From Chicken Shop in Kuakata, Released at Night
An injured black-crowned night heron held in a chicken shop at Alipur fish port was rescued, treated and released in Kuakata.
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Fishing Cat Cub Caught in Sunamganj Paddy Field, Handed to Forest Department
Locals in Tahirpur, Sunamganj, caught a fishing cat cub in a paddy field and handed it to the forest department.
Vegetables
Seven Benefits From a Single Leafy Green
Cheap and easy to cook, spinach offers nutrients that benefit almost every part of the body, from blood and bones to eyes and skin.
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Pabna's Farming Depends on Private Seed
Pabna farmers save little seed apart from rice, leaving them dependent on bought seed that raises costs and exposes them to adulterated supplies.
CropsRajbari farmer bitten by a Russell's viper takes the live snake to hospital
On 28 November 2025 a Russell's viper bit farmer Md Helal Biswas, 35, in a paddy field on a Padma char in Pangsha, Rajbari. The snake was caught alive and taken to hospital with him; quick identification made treatment easier and the health officer said he was out of danger.