Crops
Young Nurse Sijan Builds a Business in Pure Date Palm Molasses
Young nurse and entrepreneur Shahriar Sijan makes chemical-free date palm molasses at his home in Magura, using experienced tappers brought from Rajshahi.
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Vegetables
The Winter Vegetables That Boost Immunity
Rather than rushing for supplements, eating carrots, spinach, cauliflower, peas and broccoli regularly in winter can naturally strengthen immunity.
Environment
Temperature May Drop to 6 Degrees This Winter, Cyclone Also Possible
The Meteorological Department says one or two cold waves may bring lows of 6-8°C in the second half of December, and a low could turn into a cyclone.
LivestockNative breeds and modern technology: an official's case for Bangladesh livestock
Writing a day after Bangladesh's first National Livestock Week ended on 2 December 2025, a public relations officer of the Fisheries and Livestock Information Office argued that better breeds and technology have transformed the sector, but native breeds must be protected and animal protein made affordable.
EnvironmentLegal notice seeks action over drowning of eight puppies in Ishwardi
A Supreme Court lawyer sent a legal notice on 2 December 2025 to the Ishwardi UNO and the upazila livestock officer, seeking criminal action against those responsible for drowning eight puppies in a pond on the upazila parishad premises in Pabna; he said no action had yet been taken.
Environment
8-Foot Python Found at the Top of a Jarul Tree
An eight-foot python has been rescued from the top of a jarul tree in Bhurungamari, Kurigram, and will be handed to the Rangpur forest department.
Crops
Garlic Farmers Fail to Recover Costs, Losing Tk 1,000 per Maund
Despite a good harvest, Natore's garlic farmers are losing Tk 15,000-20,000 a bigha because prices have collapsed to Tk 1,200-2,000 a maund.
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A Firm Foundation for Food, Health and Sustainable Development
An agriculturist argues that Bangladesh's vital livestock sector must become environmentally responsible to safeguard food security, health and the environment.
Fruits
Healthy, but Water Chestnut Can Harm Some People
Water chestnut is rich in minerals and water, but it can be risky for people with diabetes, kidney problems, weak digestion, allergies or on blood thinners.
Crops
200 Species of Cactus at Madaripur Horticulture Centre
Madaripur Horticulture Centre has built a collection of 200 cactus species in two years and is raising low-cost seedlings for plant lovers.
Crops
Jisan Succeeds with Early Vegetables, Sells Tk 31.5 Lakh This Season
Young Chakaria farmer Mohammad Jisan has sold Tk 31.4 lakh worth of early vegetables at the very start of this season after 10 years of early-crop farming.
Crops
India's Onion Exporters Struggle as Bangladeshi Farmers Reap Good Prices
Bangladesh has met its onion demand from its own harvest this season, leaving farmers happy with prices while Indian growers and traders struggle to sell.
VegetablesWhy a daily tomato salad is worth eating this winter, and what the evidence says
A Jagonews24 lifestyle feature of 30 November 2025 urged readers to eat raw tomato salad daily in winter; health authorities and research back its main points, with some limits on what lycopene and potassium can do.