Crops
Pest Attacks Leave Meherpur Rice Farmers at a Loss
Farmers in Meherpur are struggling with stem borer, brown planthopper and foot rot in their aman paddy, and say pesticides and official advice are falling short.
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Agriculture
CropsKaliganj farmer Kamruzzaman Sheikh turns vermicompost into a village business
Kamruzzaman Sheikh of Azmatpur in Kaliganj, Gazipur, began making vermicompost in 2023-24 with help from the upazila agriculture office; by October 2025 his unit was selling more than a tonne a month and neighbours had followed him.
Crops
Asit Basu's Mushroom Farm Sells 100kg a Month
Farmer Asit Basu has started mushroom farming in Narail for the first time and now sells about 100kg of oyster mushrooms a month.
Crops
Why Sustainable Agriculture Matters for Tomorrow's Safe Food
Two agriculture specialists argue that a growing population, shrinking farmland and graduation from LDC status make a long-term plan for sustainable agriculture urgent.
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Demand for Hill Pomelo Grows Across the Country
Juicy pomelo from the Rangamati hills is in growing demand across Bangladesh, but growers say this year's wholesale price barely covers their boat fare.
Vegetables
Potato Seed at Its Cheapest, but Fertiliser Costs More
Farmers planting early potatoes in Dinajpur say seed is at its cheapest ever, but dealers are selling fertiliser above the government price without receipts.
CropsKartik Farm Tasks: Wheat, Mustard, Potato and Winter Vegetables in Bangladesh
Kartik (17 October to 15 November) is when aman paddy is cut and the winter crops go in. Here is the government's Agricultural Information Service checklist for wheat, mustard, potato, sugarcane, pulses and vegetables, with its seed and fertiliser rates.
Crops
Khadija Begum Makes Jaggery From Grass and Becomes Self-Reliant
In Alfadanga, Faridpur, Khadija Begum makes jaggery from the juice of red Napier grass grown on 10 decimals, earning a steady income for her family.
Crops
Falling Groundwater Hampers Crop Production in Barind Region
The drop in the groundwater table is hampering crop production and spoiling water quality in the Barind region, leaving farmers in difficulty.
Crops
Flowers You Can Find Close at Hand
Flowers of many colours bloom from village yards to busy city roads, and many of them can be grown in a yard, open space or on a rooftop.
Crops
How to Grow Cotton in Bangladesh
Cotton is one of Bangladesh's cash crops, and this guide sets out the soil, sowing time, seed rates and spacing needed to grow it.
CropsGaibandha char farmers grow vegetables and spices in sacks to beat floods
In October 2025 farmers and homemakers on the chars of Gaibandha were growing ginger, turmeric, gourds and aubergine in soil-filled sacks on raised platforms, a method promoted by the district DAE with SKS Foundation so that flood water cannot reach the crops.
Crops
Have You Heard of This Tomato Disease? What to Do
Blossom end rot is a common problem for summer and early winter tomato growers, and fungicide sprays will not cure it.