Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices Up Tk 300-400 a Kg
With Bengali New Year about two weeks away, hilsa prices in Rajshahi have suddenly risen by Tk 300-400 a kg.
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Crops
Mango Farming Shrinks in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as Ponds Spread
Mango orchard area has shrunk in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj as farmers turn orchards and paddy fields into fish ponds.
Fruits
No Quality Fruit Under Tk 350 in Rajshahi, Low and Middle-Income Buyers Squeezed
Fruit prices in Rajshahi have risen by Tk 20 to Tk 50 a kg in 10 days, and buyers are leaving shops empty-handed despite Ramadan.
FruitsMango blossom covers Rajshahi University campus as bees work the trees
In late February 2026 mango trees across the Rajshahi University campus were thick with blossom. Two of the university's teachers linked the heavy flowering to less fog, a colder winter and two lean years that let the trees rest.
CropsRajshahi lost 16,159 hectares of cropland as fish ponds and buildings spread
BBS data show Rajshahi district lost 16,159 hectares of cropland between 2015 and 2023 as water bodies and built-up areas grew. Farmers alleged that many ponds were dug at night to escape the administration's notice.
Crops
Early Mango Blossom Appears in Rajshahi, Farmers Busy With Orchard Care
Early buds have appeared on some mango trees in Rajshahi, and farmers expect a good crop as the winter has been milder than last year.
Fruits117 young mango trees cut down overnight in a Paba orchard, Rajshahi
Unknown people cut down 117 of the 133 young mango trees in farmer Saidur Rahman's orchard at Nowhata in Rajshahi's Paba upazila on the night before 17 December 2025. He filed a written complaint, and police said they were investigating.
Environment
Rajshahi Is Dropping Off the Migratory Bird Map
Migratory bird numbers in Rajshahi have fallen sharply this winter, and observers and researchers blame habitat destruction on the Padma chars, human disturbance and light pollution.
Environment
250 Cats Take Part in Fashion Show in Rajshahi
About 250 cats took part in the sixth Pet Fair in Rajshahi, where a special fashion show saw them walk the stage in colourful outfits.
Environment
Special Ward Opens for Treating Snakebite Patients
Rajshahi Medical College (RMC) Hospital has opened a specialised ward for snakebite patients to reduce deaths and ensure rapid treatment.
Environment
Forest Department Fails to Find Padma Crocodile, Alert Continues
Forest officials in Rajshahi have failed to find a freshwater crocodile photographed on a Padma river char and believe it has moved into the main river.
Environment
Snakebite Cases Pass 1,000 in Rajshahi as Russell's Viper Spreads Fear
More than 1,000 snakebite patients have been treated at Rajshahi Medical College Hospital this year and 38 have died, prompting a dedicated ward.
Vegetables
Relief in Vegetable Prices as Rain Stops
Vegetable prices in Rajshahi fell by Tk 5-10 a kg this week as drier weather increased supply, traders said.