AgribusinessHilsa Supply Doubles in Barishal, Price Down Tk 20,000 a Maund
Hilsa supply at Barishal's wholesale markets has nearly doubled in a week, pushing wholesale prices down by up to about Tk 20,000 a maund.
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CropsRajshahi eyes Tk 450 crore jute trade on bumper yield and good prices
Favourable weather and good prices have brought Rajshahi a bumper jute crop, and the agriculture department expects about Tk 450 crore of jute to be sold across the district's nine upazilas this season.
CropsTk 20 Crore of Guava Sold From Dinghies Each Season
The traditional floating guava market at Atghar Kuriana in Pirojpur's Nesarabad trades more than Tk 20 crore of guava each season and draws tourists from home and abroad.
AgribusinessHilsa Scarce Even at Peak Season, Prices Sky-High
Hilsa and other fish are scarce in Pirojpur markets even at the height of the season, pushing prices beyond the reach of ordinary buyers.