Agribusiness
Tk 30 of Seed Earns Tk 45,000
Khulna sharecropper Sureshwar Mallik turned Tk 30 of spinach seed into Tk 45,000 in 45 days, and his success is inspiring others in Dumuria.
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Fruits
Saudi 'Sammam' Now Grows in the Barind
Monirul Islam, back from 16 years in Saudi Arabia, has grown the sammam melon on trial in Chapainawabganj's Barind area with promising results.
Environment
Himalayas: Green Cover Grows and Flowers Bloom in the Land of Snow
A satellite study finds vegetation spreading into high Himalayan areas, including the Everest region, where plants had never grown before.
Environment
Can Carbon Dioxide Be Turned Into Mattresses, Food Containers or Cutlery?
New technologies promise to turn carbon dioxide emissions into plastic products, cutting the gas released into the atmosphere.
Environment
Bananas, Sand, Orbital Space and Three More Things the World Is Running Out Of
Beyond water, oil and bees, other resources are running short, among them the space in orbit around the Earth.
Environment
How Many Lions Are Left in the World: Nine Facts You May Not Know
The lion, known as the king of the forest, is now on the endangered list; here are some facts about its roar and its appetite.
Environment
How Eagles Ran Up a Scientist's Phone Bill
A Russian eagle researcher faced a huge phone bill after one tagged bird flew to Iran and sent text messages on roaming.
Environment
Villagers in Indonesia Join the Fight to Save Komodo Dragons
Indonesian regional authorities want to close Komodo island to people and move its residents out to protect the world's largest lizard.
Environment
Climate Change: Oceans Losing Oxygen as Temperatures Rise
Climate change and pollution are reducing oxygen in the world's oceans, putting countless fish species at risk, a major IUCN study has found.
Daily life
Vegetarian Diets May Raise the Risk of Stroke
A study in the British Medical Journal says vegan or vegetarian diets lower the risk of heart disease but raise the risk of stroke.
Livestock
Minister and Farmers Differ on Risks of Fast-Growing Broiler Chickens
A state minister accuses farmers of feeding broilers abnormal growth feed for extra profit, leaving parents worried about a key source of nutrition.
Livestock
If Antibiotics Are Found in Cow's Milk, How Safe Is Its Meat?
Antibiotics found in cow's milk and beef have left Bangladeshi consumers asking how safe beef is, while vets blame careless use of the drugs.
Fisheries
Why Are Bangladeshi Fishermen Keen to Catch Sharks at Sea?
Officials and researchers say indiscriminate shark catching off Bangladesh's coast is threatening the species, with fins smuggled abroad for soup.
Crops
Is the Onion a Vegetable or a Spice? And Other Facts
With onion prices rising in Bangladesh after India's export ban, a look at what the onion is and where it comes from.
Fisheries
Fearsome Predator Snakehead: Kill-on-Sight Order and Warning in the US
The US state of Georgia has told anglers to kill any northern snakehead they catch, warning that the fish can survive even on land.
Agrotech
Scientists Make "Food From Air" That Could Shape the Future of Artificial Food
Finnish scientists have produced a protein called Solein from bacteria fed with hydrogen, carbon dioxide from the air and minerals, which they say could rival soya.
Fisheries
Where Is the Real Home of Hilsa: Chandpur or Barguna?
A claim by Barguna to be named the hilsa district has challenged Chandpur's long-standing reputation as the home of Bangladesh's national fish.
Fisheries
Hilsa: Why Is the Fish Cheaper in Dhaka Than Where It Is Caught?
Hilsa often costs more in the coastal areas where it is caught than in Dhaka, and traders point to the difference between river and sea fish.
Fisheries
Hilsa: How to Tell a Padma Fish, Which Carries Roe and Which Tastes Better
A government hilsa scientist explains how to tell river hilsa from sea hilsa by its shape, shine and taste.
Environment
Rain Brings Relief to Australia, but Authorities Warn of Bigger Fires
Rain has finally fallen in Australia, but authorities warn that the bushfires will flare again and could merge into a mega fire.