Crops
Flowers of Three Colours on the Same Plant
The Brunfelsia, known in Bangladesh as Bichitra, changes colour over three days, so one plant carries purple, lavender and white flowers at the same time.
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Livestock
Pickups and Mini-Trucks in Demand for Carrying Sacrificial Animals in Faridpur
In Faridpur, pickups, mini-trucks and nosimon-korimon vehicles are in heavy demand for carrying sacrificial animals to and from cattle markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Environment
Over 5,000 Trees Planted Across the Country at Once on Environment Day
Some 1,700 volunteers from 64 environmental organisations planted more than 5,000 trees across all 64 districts at the same time on World Environment Day.
Agribusiness
'Kalapahar' Weighs 1,246 kg, Priced at Tk 10 Lakh
A huge black bull that visitors at the Bhatara cattle market call Kalapahar weighs 1,246 kg, and its owner will sell it for Tk 10 lakh.
Environment
JnU Chhatra Dal Plants Trees on International Environment Day
Chhatra Dal's Jagannath University unit planted trees across the campus on 5 June to mark Environment Day.
Agribusiness
'Rajkumar' and 'Sultan' Draw Crowds in Moulvibazar, Priced at Tk 17 Lakh
Two giant bulls named Rajkumar and Sultan are attracting attention at Moulvibazar's qurbani market, with an asking price of Tk 17 lakh for the pair.
Environment
Chhatra Dal Announces Fortnight-Long Tree-Planting Programme for Environment Day
Chhatra Dal is running a 15-day tree-planting programme across the country from 5 June to mark World Environment Day.
Agribusiness
Few Animals, High Prices at Kalshi Market
With one day left before Eid-ul-Azha, Kalshi cattle market in Dhaka has few animals and high asking prices, and many buyers leave empty-handed.
Livestock
Dhaka Empties for Long Holiday, Jams Near Cattle Markets and City Exits
With a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday under way, Dhaka is nearly empty, though cattle markets and the main exit points are congested.
Agribusiness
Goat Named 'Tiger' Priced at Tk 1.7 Lakh
A 100kg goat called Tiger, brought from Naogaon to Dhaka for Eid-ul-Azha, draws crowds but no buyer at its Tk 1.7 lakh asking price.
Livestock
Four Arrested for Demanding Extortion at Cattle Market
Police in Barishal's Agailjhara arrested four people accused of trying to extort money at a temporary cattle market.
Agribusiness
Rain Hampers Sales; Buyers Happy With Prices but Sellers Are Not
Rain slowed sales at the Shahjahanpur cattle market in Dhaka two days before Eid-ul-Azha, with sellers settling for limited profit and buyers pleased with prices.
Livestock
Khulna's Cattle Markets Yet to Pick Up
Trade at Khulna's cattle markets has yet to pick up, with more visitors than buyers, though traders hope sales will rise in the last days before Eid.
Livestock
Small and Medium Cows Selling Most at Gabtoli Market
At Dhaka's Gabtoli cattle market, small and medium cows priced between Tk 1 lakh and Tk 2 lakh are selling fastest ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Crops
Why Rooftop Gardens Matter for the City's Environment
As trees vanish from cities, rooftop gardens can clean the air, cool homes, grow safe food and help manage rainwater, a World Environment Day feature argues.
Agribusiness
Dumba and Goats Dominate Kolkata Market, Traders Disappointed by Prices
The temporary animal market beside Kolkata's Nakhoda Mosque is selling only dumba and goats before Eid-ul-Azha, with some traders complaining of weak demand and low offers.
Agribusiness
Sacrificial Cows Selling Tk 20,000-30,000 Cheaper per Lakh, Buyers Happy
Sellers at Dhaka's cattle markets say cows are fetching Tk 20,000 to 30,000 less per lakh than last year, and buyers at Merul Badda say they are pleased.
Agribusiness
People Come to the Market, Look, Ask the Price and Leave
Pirojpur's largest cattle market at Dighirjan is crowded ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but few are buying, and farmers complain they are not getting fair prices.
Livestock
Illegal Indian Cattle Gain Legitimacy Through Market Toll Receipts
Smuggled Indian cattle entering Sunamganj are being given legal cover through toll receipts at the Bogla Bazar border market, hampering BGB action and hurting local farmers.
Livestock
On Environment Day, Pledge an Eco-Friendly Qurbani
With World Environment Day coming two days before Eid-ul-Azha, the writer urges city dwellers to make the Eid sacrifice clean and environment-friendly with a few simple steps.