Agribusiness
Egg Import Push Aimed at Laundering Money, Says Poultry Association
The Bangladesh Poultry Association says a syndicate is trying to import eggs to launder money even though production exceeds demand.
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Environment
Education Minister Urges Everyone to Plant a Tree
Opening a bonsai exhibition in Dhaka, Education Minister Dr Dipu Moni urged everyone to plant at least one tree to help restore the rhythm of the seasons lost to climate change.
Crops
Farmers' Market Now in Tikatuli, With Vegetables and Fruit From Savar
A weekly farmers' market where ten DAE-vetted farmers from Tetuljhora in Savar will sell vegetables and fruit directly to consumers opened in Tikatuli, Dhaka, on 7 October.
Environment
Plenty of Trees Must Be Planted to Save Dhaka: Atiq
Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam says plenty of trees must be planted to save Dhaka as the city's temperature keeps rising.
Livestock
Digital Payments to Be Introduced at Gabtoli Cattle Market
Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam said the Gabtoli cattle market will be made a 'digital haat' after digital payments worked at six markets during Eid-ul-Azha.
Agribusiness
Few Animals, High Prices at Gabtoli Market on Second Day of Eid
With supply short of demand, cattle and goats sold at high prices at Dhaka's Gabtoli market on the second day of Eid-ul-Azha.
Livestock
Sacrificial Waste Lies Scattered, Removal Expected by Night
Waste from the Eid-ul-Azha sacrifice lay scattered on some Dhaka streets on Eid day, while the two city corporations said removal would be finished by night.
Agribusiness
Jashore's Tk 12 Lakh 'Kalapahar' Fetches Tk 6 Lakh at Gabtoli
A bull called Kalapahar that was offered Tk 12 lakh in Jashore has drawn a top offer of only Tk 6 lakh at Dhaka's Gabtoli market.
Agribusiness
Gabtoli Market Still Bustling at the Last Minute
On the eve of Eid-ul-Azha, Dhaka's Gabtoli market was still busy, with big cattle selling cheaply and small cattle a little dearer.
Livestock
Dhaka South City's Measures to Remove Sacrificial and Market Waste
Dhaka South City Corporation has set out its plan to remove animal market and sacrificial waste, with 9,050 workers taking part.
Agribusiness
IGP Says He Asked Buyers and Sellers About Everything at Cattle Market
Inspector General of Police Benazir Ahmed said he checked on cattle traders' market fees, food and health guidelines during a visit to the Kamalapur market.
Fruits
A Bundle of Jackfruit Leaves Sells for Tk 30 in Dhaka
Things left lying on village roads become goods for sale in Dhaka at Eid, when jackfruit leaves sell for Tk 30 a bundle as feed for sacrificial animals.
Crops
Bringing Cattle to Dhaka for the First Time Over the Padma Bridge
A Madaripur farmer who brought cattle to Dhaka for the first time thanks to the Padma Bridge has been disappointed by low offers at the Aftabnagar market.