Environment
Snake on Plane Delays Flight by Two Hours
A green tree snake found in the cargo hold of a Virgin Australia plane in Melbourne delayed a domestic flight by about two hours.
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Crops
Faridpur Jute Farmers Worried Over Retting Water and Prices
Jute cultivation in Faridpur has exceeded its target, but farmers fear a lack of water for retting and low prices amid rising costs.
Agribusiness
Government to Fix Hilsa Prices Nationwide
The chief adviser has approved a proposal to fix the price of hilsa, and the government is reportedly set to do so across the country.
Rooftop farming
DNCC Helps Those Keen to Start Rooftop Gardens
Dhaka North City Corporation is offering advice, a free guidebook and expert support to people who want to start rooftop gardens.
Environment
Eight Lakh Trees to Be Planted in Three Hours in Dinajpur
Dinajpur's district administration plans to plant eight lakh trees in three hours on 19 July.
Fruits
How to Apply Fertiliser to Lychee Trees
Correct and balanced fertiliser use at the right time is key to growth, flowering, fruiting and long-term yields in lychee trees.
Crops
Himsagar Mango Wins GI Recognition, Growers Delighted
Meherpur's Himsagar mango, already exported to Europe and other countries, has been recognised as a GI product, to the delight of orchard owners.
CropsIndonesia's Embassy Offers to Help Chapainawabganj Export Mangoes
Indonesia's embassy will give full support if Chapainawabganj growers want to send mangoes to Indonesia, and will also help with mango processing, the country's ambassador said on a visit to the district on 1 July 2025.
Fruits
Rain or Shine, Pineapple Salad Brings Relief
A quick, colourful pineapple salad with a light sweet, sour and spicy taste suits both the hot sun and the rainy days of Bengal.
Environment
The 'Near-Extinct' Trees on Show at the Tree Fair
Many trees once common in rural Bengal are now called near-extinct, and the Forest Department's tree fair this year gave space to lost, rare and near-extinct species.
CookingMango delight: a chilled dessert of ripe mango, malai and biscuit crumbs
Jagonews24 published a recipe on 1 July 2025 for mango delight: a base of biscuit crumbs, butter and icing sugar topped with ripe mango pulp and malai, set in the refrigerator in two 20-minute rounds.
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Shahin Makes a Novel "Coffee" From Date Seeds in Jhenaidah
In Jhenaidah, Ahsan Islam Shahin has made a coffee-like drink from the seeds of local dates that usually rot under the trees.
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The Market Where Betel Leaf Worth Crores Is Sold Every Evening
A betel leaf market in Gournadi, Barishal, comes alive after dark five days a week, with trade worth crores of taka each day.