Crops
Farming Couple Finds New Promise in Sunflowers Instead of Tobacco
A farming couple in Dighinala, Khagrachhari, has turned land once leased out for tobacco into a sunflower field, as hill farmers look for a safer alternative crop.
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Agriculture and nature
AgribusinessCarew's pressmud fertiliser Sonar Dana gains popularity in Chuadanga
Sonar Dana, an organic fertiliser made from sugar-mill pressmud by Carew & Company at Darshana, had become popular with farmers by March 2026. The company said it produced 1,630 tonnes in 2024-25, and farmers said their yields had risen.
Crops
How to Care for Mango Trees for a Bigger Crop
Careful attention at every stage, from blossoming to harvest and after, keeps mango trees healthy and raises the yield.
CropsDinajpur Grows Sunflower on 55 Hectares, Past Its 54-Hectare Target
Sunflower was grown on 55 hectares in Dinajpur in the 2025-26 season against a target of 54, the district's agriculture extension office said in March 2026, and about 69 tonnes of seed were expected.
Crops
50,000 Growers in Satkhira Dream of a Bumper Mango Harvest
Early blossom in Satkhira's mango orchards has the agriculture department hoping for a bumper crop this year, with more than 50,000 people directly involved in mango growing.
FlowersSunflowers bloom on 178 hectares in Tangail as farmers hope for profit
Sunflowers were in bloom on 178 hectares in Tangail's 12 upazilas in March 2026, and the DAE said farmers would profit if the weather stayed favourable.
FruitsMeherpur Expects a Bumper Mango Crop as Growers Worry About Exports and Picking Dates
In March 2026 Meherpur's mango orchards were in full bloom and growers expected a bumper crop, but they said a missing export market and the official picking timetable could cost them, while the district agriculture office said it was working on both.
Crops
Tobacco on 355 Hectares in Manikganj Puts Health and Environment at Risk
Despite the harm to health and the environment, tobacco has been grown on 355 hectares in three upazilas of Manikganj this season in the hope of profit.
Vegetables
Onion Seed Farming Grows in Manikganj
Because it is profitable, onion seed cultivation is growing in Manikganj every year, where the seed is known locally as "black gold".
CropsMagura farmer grows Vietnamese mustard and quinoa for the first time in Mohammadpur
Md Tamjid Hossain grew Vietnamese mustard on 15 decimals and quinoa on about 13 decimals in Nohata union of Mohammadpur upazila, Magura. Jagonews24 reported on 7 March 2026 that it was the first time either crop was grown in the upazila and that local farmers were taking an interest.
Crops
Moulvibazar Farmers Turn to Sunflower Cultivation
Sunflower cultivation is growing in Moulvibazar, with 147 hectares planted this season and many fields already in flower.
Crops
Low Cost, High Profit: Farmers Turn to Boroi Cultivation
Many Pirojpur farmers are replacing rice and other crops with boroi (jujube), drawn by low costs, strong demand and lower risk.
Crops
Chapainawabganj Fragrant With Mango Blossom
Mango trees across Chapainawabganj are covered in blossom and farmers are busy tending orchards in hope of a good harvest.