Environment
World Environment Day Today
World Environment Day is observed on 5 June under the theme of ending plastic pollution, though Bangladesh will hold its state celebration on 25 June.
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Livestock
Roadside Cattle Market in Sherpur Causes Traffic Jam and Suffering
A sacrificial animal market set up beside a school in Jhenaigati, Sherpur, has caused severe congestion, leaving passengers stuck for hours.
Agribusiness
Local Cattle Dominate in Mirsarai, Prices High
Mirsarai's Eid cattle markets are full of locally raised cows this year, but buyers say rising feed costs have pushed prices beyond their budgets.
Livestock
Animal Sales Pick Up in the Capital, Small and Medium Cows in Demand
Sales at Dhaka's qurbani cattle markets rose on Wednesday, with small and medium cows priced around Tk 1 lakh selling best.
Crops
Government Leaves Agro-Processed Products in Crisis by Not Cutting VAT
Biscuit and agro-processing manufacturers say the proposed 2025-26 budget failed to reverse the VAT rise on their products, pushing the sector into crisis.
AgribusinessInformal cattle market fills a side street in Agargaon before Eid-ul-Azha
On 4 June 2025 an informal market behind the GTCL building in Dhaka's Agargaon held more than 300 cattle and goats, Jago News reported; manager Babu Mia said 39 animals sold on the first day.
Agribusiness
Demand for Chapainawabganj's Garole Sheep Soars, Sold Online
Garole sheep from Chapainawabganj are in growing demand for Eid-ul-Azha and are being sold online rather than at local markets.
Agribusiness
Medium Cows in Demand, Middle Class Turns to 'Black Bengal'
With cattle prices up in Chuadanga, buyers favour medium cows, and middle-class families are turning to the district's Black Bengal goats for qurbani.
Agribusiness
Abdul Alim's Three Cows the Draw at Dhakeshwari Haat, Priced at Tk 30 Lakh
Three huge cows brought from Sirajganj by trader Abdul Alim are the main attraction at the Dhakeshwari cattle market in Siddhirganj.
Livestock
Eid Preparations Including Security Are Good: Home Adviser
Home Adviser Lt Gen (retd) Md Jahangir Alam Chowdhury says overall preparations, including security, for Eid-ul-Azha are good.
Fruits
Want Lychees for Six Months? Make a Sweet, Sour and Spicy Lychee Pickle
Lychees do not keep long, but turned into a sweet, sour and spicy pickle they can be stored for six months to a year.
Daily lifeCustomers crowd Dhaka banks and ATM booths for cash before Eid-ul-Azha holiday
On 4 June 2025, the last working day before a 10-day Eid-ul-Azha holiday, customers lined up at bank branches and ATM booths across Dhaka to withdraw cash for qurbani animals, shopping and travel.
Agribusiness
Few Buyers, Plenty of Cows and Cheap Prices
Cattle have poured into Dhaka's permanent Gabtoli market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but buyers are still scarce and prices low.