CropsTough Ordinance on the Way to Protect Farmland
The land ministry has drafted an ordinance to protect farmland, with a new zoning authority and penalties for turning cropland to other uses.
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Agribusiness1,200 Tonnes of Hilsa to Go to India: What Is the Price per Kilo?
The interim government has decided in principle to export 1,200 tonnes of hilsa to India for Durga Puja at a minimum price of Tk 1,525 a kg.
CropsWill Hilsa Prices Fall at All This Year?
Hilsa prices have kept rising even as the season has begun, with falling catches, bad weather and silted rivers blamed, though officials hope for a better September.
EnvironmentTree Planting on Saturday in Memory of July Uprising Martyrs
A tree-planting programme will be held in every district on Saturday, with one tree planted for each of the district's July uprising martyrs.
AgribusinessHilsa in Short Supply, Too Dear to Put on the Plate
As the government considers fixing hilsa prices in the districts where the fish is caught, Dhaka's markets face an acute shortage and prices beyond most buyers' reach.
AgribusinessGovernment to Fix Hilsa Prices Nationwide
The chief adviser has approved a proposal to fix the price of hilsa, and the government is reportedly set to do so across the country.