Bangladesh
Large Crocodile Finally Caught in Manikganj Canal
A crocodile about 13 feet long that had been seen for a month in a canal off a branch of the Padma in Manikganj has been caught in a trap set by local people.
Latest
Latest news
Environment
Migratory Bird Killed in Boalmari; Jubo League Leader Under Fire for Posting Photos and Video
A large migratory bird was shot dead on a mobile tower in Boalmari, Faridpur, and photos and video of the scene posted on Facebook by a local Jubo League leader have drawn a storm of criticism.
Crops
Manikganj Gachhis Busy Preparing Date Palms
With the first chill of winter, gachhis in Manikganj are busy cleaning and trimming date palms so they can collect sap for patali gur and the famous hajari gur.
Crops
Malcha or Keshordam: What Do You Call It?
Keshordam, called malcha in some regions, is an amphibious plant found across Bangladesh that is often dismissed as a weed but is eaten as a vegetable and has medicinal uses.
FlowersRose plant care: pruning, feeding and controlling pests and diseases
October and November are the best months to prune roses. A guide to light, water, feeding, pruning and pest and disease control, based on Bangladesh's Agriculture Information Service and university extension advice.
Fruits
Have You Tried Egg Korma With Amra?
Egg korma cooked with sour amra and coconut milk is an unusual homely dish that pairs well with hot rice for lunch or dinner.
Fisheries
Cat Slaughtered for Eating Fish; Police Complaint Filed Against Woman
A written complaint has been lodged with Adamdighi police in Bogura against a woman accused of slitting a cat's throat because it had eaten fish at her home.
Crops
Why Is Organic Fertiliser Essential for Protecting Soil and Crops?
Heavy use of chemical fertiliser and pesticides is eroding soil fertility in Bangladesh, and wider use of organic fertiliser is presented as a key to sustainable, safe food production.
EnvironmentGangni man bitten by snake in his sleep dies after visit to a faith healer
Shamim Hossain, 28, was bitten by a snake in his sleep in Gangni, Meherpur, on the night of 4 November 2025, was taken first to a local ojha and died in the upazila health complex on the morning of 5 November. The doctor said he had arrived too late.
Vegetables
What Happens to the Body When You Eat Adulterated Food for Years
Adulterated food may cause no immediate harm, but eaten over years it can damage the liver and kidneys, raise cancer risk and harm children's growth.
Crops
Winter Colours Reach the Capital's Markets Before Winter
Winter has not yet arrived in Dhaka, but Karwan Bazar is already filled with cauliflower, cabbage, beans, radish, mustard greens, olives and water chestnuts.
Crops
Food Production Is Not the Farmer's Responsibility Alone
Producing good, safe food cannot be left to farmers alone; it needs government, researchers, private enterprise and consumers to work together.
Environment
Snakes in Fashion: A Symbol of Luxury, Mystery and Courage
The snake has moved beyond jewellery to become part of the whole language of fashion, from gems and prints to bags, shoes and make-up.
Crops
Bumper Aman Harvest in Magura Keeps Farmers Busy
Farmers across Magura are busy threshing after a bumper aman paddy crop, which they credit to heavy rain this season.
Environment
Snakes Reaching Ninth Floors as 351 Are Rescued in Dhaka in Four Months
A rescue group says it has removed 351 snakes, nearly all venomous, from crowded parts of Dhaka in four months, some from as high as the ninth floor.
LivestockKishoreganj's haor duck farms produce about 2 crore eggs a year
Around 2,000 farms in Kishoreganj's haor region were raising more than 25 lakh ducks and producing about 2 crore eggs a year in November 2025, but farmers said veterinary help was slow to reach them.
Environment
Imam Dies of Snakebite in Narail
A 60-year-old mosque imam who also farmed his own land died after a venomous snake bit him while he was planting kalai in Narail Sadar upazila.
Crops
Professor Mostafa Kamal Succeeds With Papaya Farming, Earning Tk 10 Lakh a Year
A college professor in Barishal's Babuganj upazila has built a papaya orchard with a fish pond that he says earns him Tk 10 lakh a year after costs.
Crops
Aman Paddy Flattened on Thousands of Hectares in Lalmonirhat
Rain and gusty wind from a low-pressure system in the Bay of Bengal have flattened ripe and half-ripe aman paddy on thousands of hectares in Lalmonirhat.
Agribusiness
When Water Is Lost, Life Is Lost: The Emptiness Behind a Full Fish Market
The native fish crowding Dhaka's Dayaganj market come from wetlands that are drying up, and the people who catch them fear the trade has no future.