Fruits
The Fruits Behind Changes in History
From Newton's apple to the banana republic and citrus against scurvy, some fruits have left a surprising mark on history.
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CropsSustainable Gastronomy Day: traditional food and a sustainable food system
Sustainable Gastronomy Day on 18 June 2026 called for food to be seen as part of culture, farming and the environment; UNEP counted 1.05 billion tonnes of food wasted in 2022.
CropsFrom the Grinding Stone to the Laboratory: How Herbs and Spices Became Science
In a June 2026 Jagonews24 feature, former teacher Bibi Shahijan traced how the herbs and spices of the Bengali kitchen became subjects of laboratory research, a growing market and an opportunity for Bangladesh, while urging caution over adulteration and self-treatment.
Agrotech
The Khuchin Net, an Old Way of Catching Fish
The hand-operated khuchin net, a centuries-old and eco-friendly way of fishing, is at risk of disappearing from Bangladesh's rivers.
Agrotech
Bariadi's Konda Craft on the Verge of Extinction
Bariadi, a village in Gazipur once renowned for konda boats carved from palm trees, now keeps the craft alive in only a few families.
Crops
The Story Behind the Name of the Bishkhali River
Local legend offers three sad and strange stories behind the name of the Bishkhali, the fast-flowing river of Jhalakathi and Barguna.
Environment
Sheikh Hasina Wrote the Country's History as She Pleased: Rizvi
BNP senior joint secretary general Ruhul Kabir Rizvi alleged at a tree-planting programme in Dhaka that former prime minister Sheikh Hasina had written the country's history and textbooks as she pleased.
Crops
The 7,000-Year History of the Banana
The banana's journey from a hard, seedy wild fruit in South-east Asia to today's sweet seedless fruit was shaped by ancient farmers, and disease now threatens its future.
Fruits
Mujibnagar Mango Orchard Gets a New Lease of Life
The historic Mujibnagar mango orchard in Meherpur, once dying from neglect, has been revived by the Meherpur Horticulture Centre.
Fisheries
The House Where Bats Have Lived for 150 Years
Countless bats have roosted for about 150 years in the trees around a pond at Montu Babu's house in Mirsarai, which locals call the "bat house".
Environment
Have You Ever Seen the Harichacha, the Treepie?
The harichacha, or treepie, a long-tailed relative of the crow, is still seen around Naogaon town even as shrinking thickets drive many birds away.
Environment
The Indian Silverbill Is Disappearing
The Indian silverbill, once common in rural Bangladesh, is vanishing from many areas as the kash grass, shrubs and thickets it lives in disappear.
Environment
All the Superstitions People Hold About Owls
Owls are the subject of superstitions across the world, yet they play an important role in keeping nature in balance and are declining in Bangladesh.