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Workshop on Nature-Based Solutions for a Climate-Resilient Bangladesh
Youth group Earthhoppers held a virtual workshop on nature-based solutions to build climate awareness among university students across Bangladesh.
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Rare Golden Shark Seen for the First Time in the World
A six-foot golden nurse shark with white eyes, caught and released off Costa Rica, is the first known case of albinism and xanthism appearing together, researchers say.
AgribusinessDecision to export 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India for Durga Puja draws criticism online
Ahead of Durga Puja in 2025, Bangladesh's interim government decided to allow 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to be exported to India at a minimum of $12.50 a kg, a move criticised on social media while the fish stayed expensive at home.
Crops
Badsha Succeeds Growing Sharifa Fruit in Ishwardi
National gold medal-winning farmer Shahjahan Ali Badsha has made a success of commercial sharifa farming on 33 bigha in Ishwardi, Pabna.
Environment
Traditional Jhapan Snake Game Held in Kushtia
The traditional rural jhapan game, held for the first time in a dozen years at Jhaudia in Kushtia Sadar, drew thousands of spectators to watch snake charmers perform with venomous snakes.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Exported at India's Request: Fisheries Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter says 1,200 tonnes of hilsa are being exported for Durga Puja at India's repeated request, in smaller volume and at a higher price than before.
Environment
Loss of Rights Over 15 Years Made Many Intolerant: Tarique Rahman
BNP acting chairman Tarique Rahman told an animal welfare fair that losing democratic rights for over 15 years had made many people intolerant, and pledged to update wildlife and environment laws.
Crops
Skipping the Job Hunt, Abdullah Succeeds With Pomegranates in Jhenaidah
Instead of chasing a job, 25-year-old Abdullah of Maheshpur, Jhenaidah, has built a pomegranate orchard of 91 trees that is now bearing fruit.
Fisheries
Small Hilsa Flood the Wholesale Markets, No Sign of Big Fish
Trawlers at Patuakhali's Alipur-Mohipur landing centre are bringing in plenty of small hilsa but hardly any large fish, leaving fishermen disappointed.
Agribusiness
Short Supply Puts Hilsa Out of Reach as Prices Soar
Large and medium hilsa were beyond ordinary buyers' reach in Dhaka's markets on 12 September, with sellers blaming poor supply late in the season.
Environment
No Alternative to Tree Planting to Protect the Environment: Mayor Shahadat
Chattogram mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain said there is no alternative to planting trees as he received 1,000 saplings from the Lions Club of Chittagong.
Rooftop farming
How to Farm Fish on Your Rooftop
A team at Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University is researching biofloc technology that lets people raise fish in drums and tanks on rooftops.
VideoCropKids Episode 2: Marsad Inshirah Masud's Rooftop Farm
In episode 2 of CropKids, ninth-grader Marsad Inshirah Masud shows how to sow red amaranth on the small space above his building's water tank.
Fisheries
2.5kg Hilsa Sells for Tk 8,750
A 2.5kg hilsa caught deep in the Bay of Bengal was sold at open auction at Alipur fish landing in Kalapara for Tk 8,750.
Fruits
Fruit Keeps Disease at Bay
Local fruits are a natural store of vitamins and minerals that aid digestion, curb inflammation and strengthen immunity, as the sayings of Khana also taught.
Crops
Rethinking Agricultural Reform in Bangladesh: What Needs to Be Done
Two experts set out an agricultural reform agenda built on less pesticide use, soil health, bio-pesticides, subsidy reform, digital tools such as the Khamari app and fair prices.
Crops
Betel Leaf Exports Stall After Export Price Rise, Farmers Frustrated
Betel leaf farmers in Gournadi, Barishal, say exports have almost stopped since the export price was raised to $5 a kg, leaving them without fair prices and in debt.
Environment
Dreams in a Rabbit Cage: Extra Income Alongside a Job
Garment worker Md Gagan Hasan has built a small rooftop rabbit farm that earns him Tk 20,000 to 22,000 a month on top of his job.
Crops
Pesticide Use Up 81.5 Percent in Five Years
A CABI workshop in Dhaka heard that pesticide use in Bangladesh has risen 81.5 percent in the past five years, with speakers warning of the health risks.
Crops
Which Birds Can You Keep as Pets, and How to Care for Them
Many people keep birds for peace of mind, but only foreign species may legally be kept in Bangladesh, and a vet says strict biosecurity is key to their health.