Crops
How Has Crop Management Evolved?
Crop management has evolved in stages, from the Green Revolution of the 1960s to integrated farming systems management, to make farming more effective, sustainable and eco-friendly.
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Students Treat Sacrificial Animals at 21 Dhaka Cattle Markets
Sixteen students of BAU's Faculty of Veterinary Science are providing first aid to sacrificial animals at 21 Dhaka cattle markets for the first time this Eid-ul-Azha.
Environment
World Environment Day Today
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June under the theme of ending plastic pollution, though Bangladesh will hold its state celebration on 25 June.
Livestock
Roadside Cattle Market in Sherpur Causes Traffic Jam and Suffering
A sacrificial animal market set up beside a school in Jhenaigati, Sherpur, has caused severe congestion, leaving passengers stuck for hours.
Agribusiness
Local Cattle Dominate in Mirsarai, Prices High
Mirsarai's Eid cattle markets are full of locally raised cows this year, but buyers say rising feed costs have pushed prices beyond their budgets.
Livestock
Animal Sales Pick Up in the Capital, Small and Medium Cows in Demand
Sales at Dhaka's qurbani cattle markets rose on Wednesday, with small and medium cows priced around Tk 1 lakh selling best.
Crops
Government Leaves Agro-Processed Products in Crisis by Not Cutting VAT
Biscuit and agro-processing manufacturers say the proposed 2025-26 budget failed to reverse the VAT rise on their products, pushing the sector into crisis.
AgribusinessInformal cattle market fills a side street in Agargaon before Eid-ul-Azha
On 4 June 2025 an informal market behind the GTCL building in Dhaka's Agargaon held more than 300 cattle and goats, Jago News reported; manager Babu Mia said 39 animals sold on the first day.
Agribusiness
Demand for Chapainawabganj's Garole Sheep Soars, Sold Online
Garole sheep from Chapainawabganj are in growing demand for Eid-ul-Azha and are being sold online rather than at local markets.
Agribusiness
Medium Cows in Demand, Middle Class Turns to 'Black Bengal'
With cattle prices up in Chuadanga, buyers favour medium cows, and middle-class families are turning to the district's Black Bengal goats for qurbani.
Agribusiness
Abdul Alim's Three Cows the Draw at Dhakeshwari Haat, Priced at Tk 30 Lakh
Three huge cows brought from Sirajganj by trader Abdul Alim are the main attraction at the Dhakeshwari cattle market in Siddhirganj.
Livestock
Eid Preparations Including Security Are Good: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says overall preparations, including security, for Eid-ul-Azha are good.
Fruits
Want Lychees for Six Months? Make a Sweet, Sour and Spicy Lychee Pickle
Lychees do not keep long, but turned into a sweet, sour and spicy pickle they can be stored for six months to a year.
Livestock
Customers Crowd ATM Booths to Withdraw Cash Before Eid
Customers thronged Dhaka bank branches and ATM booths to withdraw cash on the last working day before the 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday.
Agribusiness
Few Buyers, Plenty of Cows and Cheap Prices
Cattle have poured into Dhaka's permanent Gabtoli market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but buyers are still scarce and prices low.
Livestock
The Joy of the Qurbani Haat Cannot Be Found on a Screen
Buying a qurbani animal online saves time, but the bustle, bargaining and bonds of the cattle haat remain an essential part of Eid-ul-Azha.
Crops
How to Keep Lychees Fresh for Longer
A few simple steps, from keeping the stems on to avoiding plastic bags, can keep lychees fresh for several days.
Livestock
'RAB Active to Prevent Disorder Around Cattle Markets'
RAB-11's commander says the force is active against disorder at sacrificial animal markets, including gangs that divert traders' cattle.
Livestock
Government Directive Ignored as Markets Collect Several Times the Set Toll
Market committees across Pabna are accused of charging buyers and sellers up to double the government-fixed hasil in the last days before Eid.
Agribusiness
Sherpur's 'Lion' to Shake Up the Gabtoli Market
A calm 35-maund bull named 'Lion', raised on natural feed by a Sherpur family, is headed for Gabtoli with an asking price of Tk 15 lakh.