LivestockShariatpur's Giant Goat 'Sanchay' Draws Crowds, Owner Asks Tk 1.2 Lakh
Kamrul Hasan's large Totapuri goat 'Sanchay' is drawing crowds at a Shariatpur market, but has not yet found a buyer at his asking price.
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CropsEye-Catching Rare Flower: Pink Sonalu
Three pink cassia trees planted beside the Shariatpur district model mosque in 2023 have flowered for the first time, drawing bees and flower lovers.
BangladeshShort of Food, Monkeys Raid Homes in Shariatpur
Monkeys that have lived in Shariatpur villages for 50 years are raiding homes and snatching food as fruit trees disappear, and residents want the government to feed them.
VegetablesThe Fair Where Buyers Go Home with a Pair of Hilsa
The traditional Jor Machh Mela, at least 200 years old, has again been held at Manohar Bazar in Shariatpur, where visitors buy a pair of hilsa and aubergines at the start of Magh.
CropsShariatpur Betel Leaf Farmers Struggle to Cover Costs as Prices Fall
Betel leaf prices in Shariatpur keep falling, leaving growers unable to recover production costs and calling for government incentives.
CropsZero-Tillage Garlic Farming Gains Popularity in Shariatpur
Farmers in Shariatpur are increasingly planting garlic without tilling the soil in fields just cleared of aman paddy, drawn by lower costs and an early harvest, though rising fertiliser and pesticide prices are a worry.