Environment
Bangladesh Keen to Help Saudi Arabia's Tree-Planting Drive
Bangladesh's ambassador in Riyadh has told the governor of Hail that Bangladesh wants to support Saudi Arabia's 10-billion tree-planting programme.
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Environment
Zinc-Enriched Rice Can Help Meet Nutritional Needs
Bangladesh has bred zinc-enriched rice and wheat varieties to fight hidden hunger, but milling and relabelling mean consumers rarely find them in the market.
Environment
Cheaper imported meat threatens local cattle farms
Local cattle farmers say cheaper imported meat is undercutting them and are demanding that meat imports be stopped.
Crops
Summer chilli grown on 185 hectares in Joypurhat
Green chilli was grown on 185 hectares of land in Joypurhat in the summer Kharif-1 season of 2020-21.
Daily life
Foods That Reduce Mental Stress
Six foods, from eggs and sea fish to blueberries and chamomile tea, can help ease mental stress at home.
Islam
Seven Ways to Engage With the Quran in a Busy Life
Seven practical ways to keep reading, hearing and discussing the Quran despite the pressures of modern life.
Islam
The Grave Punishment for Not Offering the Jumuah Prayer
Hadiths warn of severe consequences for those who deliberately miss the Friday Jumuah prayer without a valid excuse.
Agribusiness
Onion Market Volatile as Rice and Vegetable Prices Fall
Onion prices in Dhaka markets have doubled in a week, while most vegetables have become cheaper and chicken prices have risen again.
Environment
Ranisankail farmers fly polythene flags to drive rats from their fields
On the agriculture department's advice, farmers in Thakurgaon's Ranisankail are flying polythene flags in their Aman fields to scare away rats.
Agribusiness
Government to Buy 90,000 Tonnes of Fertiliser From Qatar, Saudi Arabia and KAFCO
The cabinet committee on government purchase approved buying 90,000 tonnes of granular urea for about Tk 469.93 crore, along with Covid test kits, tugboats and a power plant.
Agribusiness
Bangladesh's Export Earnings Rise
Bangladesh's export earnings rose 38 per cent in September to $4.165 billion as cancelled and postponed orders returned.
Daily life
How to make yogurt at home with green chillies
Sour yogurt can be made at home without any starter, using just the green chillies found in most kitchens.
Islam
Surah An-Nasr: Pronunciation, Practice and Lessons
The three-verse Surah An-Nasr announces the victory of Islam and teaches believers to meet success with praise of Allah and a plea for forgiveness.