CropsMagura's Jackfruit Travels to Districts Across the Country
One of the country's largest wholesale jackfruit markets has grown up around Simakhali in Magura, supplying 30-35 districts, and a bumper crop has pleased farmers and traders.
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BangladeshVillagers in Magura Fear Big Cat After Viral Video
Fear spread among villagers in Jagdal union of Magura Sadar after a video of a wild cat went viral, though forest officials identified it as a fishing cat.
FruitsLocal Jamun Floods Magura Markets, Drawing Crowds of Buyers
Local jamun is plentiful in Magura's markets this season, and buyers are crowding fruit stalls for its taste, nutrition and comparatively low price.
AgribusinessCrowds Grow at Magura Cattle Markets but Sales Slow; Medium Cows in Demand
Crowds are growing at Magura's sacrificial animal markets ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but sales have yet to pick up fully, with buyers mostly after medium cows.
LivestockCattle Markets Busier, Demand Highest for Medium-Sized Animals
Magura's Ramnagar cattle market is getting busier before Eid-ul-Azha, with more animals than buyers and demand strongest for medium and small cattle.