Crops
Loudspeaker Announcements Urge Quick Paddy Harvest in Haors Over Flood Fears
Fearing an early flood as upstream rain raises Netrokona's rivers, the Water Development Board is urging haor farmers by loudspeaker to cut ripe paddy fast.
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CookingHow to make a spicy raw mango lolly at home in the summer heat
A recipe published on 25 April 2026, during a heatwave, turns two green mangoes, mint, sugar, black salt and spices into frozen lollies; here are its steps, what the ingredients are, and WHO advice on sugar, salt and heat.
CropsNetrokona haor farmers allege traders count 45 kg of paddy as a maund
Boro farmers in Netrokona's haors told Jagonews24 in April 2026 that some traders were taking 42 to 45 kg of paddy for each 40 kg maund, which they called a new 'oppression'; traders blamed wet paddy and food officials said they would look into it.
Environment
Will the Otter Return? Will It See the Little Boy Dance?
Otters, once common in Bangladesh and remembered in a children's rhyme, now survive mainly in the Sundarbans and are heading towards extinction.
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Fiery Krishnachura Flowers Bloom in Narail
Blazing red krishnachura flowers have bloomed across Narail at the start of summer, delighting residents and nature lovers.
FlowersNotocactus (Parodia) blooms at Madaripur Horticulture Centre, called a first
A 'noto cactus' brought from Thailand flowered yellow at the government horticulture centre in Madaripur in April 2026; the centre's deputy director said it was probably the first such bloom in Bangladesh.
Crops
Bumper Paddy Crop but Despair Across the Haor as Habiganj Farmers Fail to Cover Costs
Habiganj's haors have a bumper boro crop this season, but paddy prices at their lowest in years leave farmers unable to cover costs or repay advances.
EnvironmentRussian House Holds 'Garden of Memory' Tree Planting at Dhanmondi Lake
Russian House in Dhaka planted saplings at Dhanmondi Lake on 24 April 2026 in memory of Soviet soldiers and citizens lost in the Second World War, and the DSCC administrator cited plans for 25 crore and 3 lakh trees.
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Sweet Grape Farming Earns Young Gazipur Grower Tk 1 Lakh in First Year
A young entrepreneur in Sreepur, Gazipur, has earned about Tk 1 lakh this year from sweet grapes, turning a childhood dream into a business.
FruitsSatkhira mobile court destroys 3,360 kg of mangoes over alleged chemical ripening
A joint force in Kaliganj, Satkhira, seized 3,360 kg of mangoes from a Dhaka-bound pickup on 23 April 2026 and a mobile court had them crushed; officials said the fruit was immature and ripened with ethylene, but did not say whether it had been tested.
Crops
A New Key to Possibility in Farmers' Hands
A student writer argues that the farmer card could change farmers' futures, but only with proper implementation, training and a firm hand against corruption.
Fruits
Enjoy Raw Mango Bhelpuri on a Holiday Afternoon
Crisp homemade puris topped with spiced potato, raw mango and a thin mango sauce make a tangy holiday-afternoon snack.
Agribusiness
Make Chilli Sauce at Home With This Easy Recipe
Fresh chilli sauce made at home with red chillies, garlic and vinegar is healthier than shop-bought sauce and can be tuned to taste.