Crops
BAU Researches Coloured Radishes for Bangladesh
Professor Harun-or-Rashid of Bangladesh Agricultural University is trialling 17 local and foreign coloured radish varieties that could serve as a salad vegetable.
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Vegetables
Manikganj Farmers Profit from Brinjal Cultivation
Brinjal farming is expanding in Manikganj's Tilli area on bumper yields, though farmers say they receive only Tk 20-30 a kg while retail prices are higher.
Vegetables
Herbal Methods and Vermicompost Are Changing Farming in the North
Farmers in several northern districts are growing vegetables without chemical fertiliser or pesticide, relying on vermicompost and home-made herbal sprays.
Islam
A Dua for Relief from Bodily Pain
Alongside treatment, Muslims can recite a dua taught by the Prophet (PBUH) for relief from bodily pain.
Crops
Foreign Lilium Flowers Grown in Mymensingh
Lilium flowers have been grown on a trial basis for the first time in Adhpakhia village of Muktagachha, Mymensingh, drawing flower lovers every day.
Crops
Jackal Attacks in Daylight in Natore, Two Injured
A jackal bit two farmers in daylight in Naldanga upazila of Natore on 18 December, and locals say jackal attacks in the area have increased.
Crops
Late Blight in Potato Fields Amid Dense Fog Raises Yield Fears
Dense fog and bitter cold in Lalmonirhat have brought late blight to potato fields, leaving farmers worried about yields despite repeated spraying.
Islam
What Should a Believer Do to Be Saved on the Day of Judgement?
Faith free of shirk and good deeds are the only way to salvation on the Day of Judgement, a lesson drawn from the Prophet's warning to his own kin.
Rooftop farming
A Few Tips for Rooftop Gardens
Nine practical tips to help rooftop gardeners avoid the small mistakes that stop plants in tubs and drums from bearing fruit.
Crops
Potato Farmers in Despair After Planting BRAC Seed
Farmers in Dharki, Joypurhat Sadar, say BRAC Seed's Courage potato seed failed to sprout on their land, while the dealer and company blame the farmers for planting in wet soil.
Agrotech
Bangladeshi Innovator Develops Smart Technology for Fish Farming
Bangladeshi software engineer Shafiul Alam has built a smart device that aerates fish ponds, feeds fish and monitors water quality, winning silver at an invention fair in Seoul.
Crops
Two Young Men Succeed with Orange Farming in Mymensingh, Earning Lakhs
Two young men in Mymensingh's Ishwarganj and Bhaluka upazilas have made a success of orange farming, with heavy crops and good prices this season.
Fisheries
The Right Way to Store Fish Feed
Since feed takes about 60 per cent of fish-farming costs, storing it properly away from moisture, heat, light and air is vital to keep its quality.
AgrotechJapan's soil-free film farming grows crops on a dialysis-derived membrane
Japanese scientist Yuichi Mori grows vegetables without soil on a polymer film adapted from kidney dialysis membranes; the BBC reported that the method uses 90 percent less water than conventional farming and no pesticides.
Crops
Rajbari Beekeeper Hopes to Earn Tk 1 Lakh a Month from Boxed Bees
Rajbari beekeeper Md Masud expects to earn close to Tk 1 lakh a month from honey, while his bees help pollinate farmers' mustard crops.
Environment
Community Leader Who Warned Others Killed by Wild Elephant
A community committee president in Ramu, Cox's Bazar, who had urged villagers to beware of wild elephants was himself killed by one on 14 December.
Crops
Diptimoy Hopes to Sell Tk 22 Lakh Worth of Kul
Ball Sundari kul has changed the fortunes of Diptimoy Tanchangya in Bandarban, who expects to sell Tk 22 lakh worth of fruit this year.
Islam
What to Do When Doubts About Faith Arise
Ibn Abbas (RA) told a man troubled by doubts that no one is spared them, and advised him to recite a verse from Surah Hadid.
World
The Famous Mosque in Syria Where Isa (AS) Is to Arrive
Damascus's Umayyad Mosque, among the oldest large mosques in the Muslim world, carries centuries of history for Muslims and Christians alike.
Islam
The Prayer Revealed in the Perilous Hours of the Hijrah
A verse revealed as the Prophet (PBUH) migrated from Makkah to Madinah is recited as a prayer for calm and safety in times of hardship.