Fruits
Jaggery From Watermelon: A Khulna Farmer's "Togur"
A young farmer in Dumuria, Khulna, has made jaggery from unsold, undersized watermelons, a product officials say could cut waste and support growers.
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Daily life
Foods That Will Make Up a Calcium Deficiency
Sesame, almonds, leafy greens, okra, dates, eggs and soybean are among the foods that can help make up a calcium shortfall.
Crops
BARI Scientists Develop a New Spice Variety, BARI Phiringi-1
BARI scientists at the Spice Research Centre in Bogura have developed BARI Phiringi-1, the first registered variety of a fenugreek-like spice used in panch phoron.
Daily life
A Clove of Garlic Under the Pillow Works Wonders, Report Says
Garlic has long been used in medicine, and according to researchers cited in the report, even a raw clove kept under the pillow can bring better sleep.
Crops
Fatema Rice Variety Yields 50 Maunds a Bigha
A little-known paddy variety called 'Fatema' is drawing crowds in Naogaon's Manda with panicles of up to about 1,000 grains.
Vegetables
Early Winter Vegetable Farming Expands in Thakurgaon
Farmers in Thakurgaon have planted far more early winter vegetables than last year and expect a bumper harvest if the weather holds.
Agribusiness
Angler Hooks a 'Living Fossil' Alligator Gar in Kansas
An American angler fishing the Neosho River in Kansas caught an alligator gar, a species known as a living fossil whose fossils are thought to be about 100 million years old.
Crops
Gazipur Farmers Happy With Bumper Sugarcane Yield
Sugarcane farmers in Kaliganj upazila of Gazipur have reaped a bumper yield and are getting fair prices, fuelling growing interest in the crop.
Environment
Rain Drowns Early Potato Fields in Thakurgaon, Farmers Count Losses
Two days of continuous rain have submerged newly planted early potato fields in Thakurgaon, and farmers who planted in the past week fear heavy losses.
LivestockBalanced Cattle Feed for Higher Profit: What Each Nutrient Does
Cattle fed only rice straw grow slowly and earn their owners little. A balanced ration of protein, energy, minerals, vitamins and clean water, planned with the upazila livestock office, can raise growth and milk and cut feed cost.
Agribusiness
Rising Prices: Low and Middle-Income Families Struggle to Get By
Prices of rice, oil, lentils, sugar and other essentials have climbed sharply, leaving people on limited incomes struggling to cope.
Islam
Moderation Is the Ideal of Islam
Drawing on the Quran and hadith, this piece argues that moderation is central to Islam and that extremism has no place in the faith.
Daily life
Remedies You Can Find in Your Kitchen
A health website names three kitchen ingredients, ginger, cheese and oatmeal, that can ease minor everyday health problems.
World
Pesticide-Free Vegetables Grown on 300 Acres in Rajbari Head to London and America
Vegetables grown without harmful pesticides or chemicals in Rajbari under contract with Globepack Food and Beverage Limited are being exported to London and America.
Environment
The Black Kite, or Bhubon Chil
The black kite, the familiar chil of Bangladesh's skies, is found almost worldwide and is listed as least concern, with an estimated one to six million birds.
VegetablesStem amaranth (data) cultivation: varieties, sowing, care and harvest
Sown in rows, thinned on time, watered well and picked before it flowers, stem amaranth gives juicy, fibre-free stems. A checked guide to varieties, sowing, care, pests and yield in Bangladesh.
Fruits
Banana Peel May Help Solve Acne Problems
Instead of throwing away banana peels, rubbing them on the skin may help reduce acne and keep skin moist.
Bangladesh
BRRI's Five Decades of Contribution to Food Security
Marking its 50th anniversary, the Bangladesh Rice Research Institute describes how its varieties and technologies helped Bangladesh become the world's third-largest rice producer.
Agribusiness
Soybean Oil Price Rises by Tk 7 a Litre
Refiners have raised the price of bottled soybean oil by Tk 7 to Tk 160 a litre, citing rising international prices.
World
US Told to Throw Away Onions in 37 States Over Salmonella
Fresh red, white and yellow onions sold in 37 US states have been linked to salmonella, sickening 652 people, and the CDC has told people to throw away unlabelled onions.