Crops
Sufia Succeeds With Malabar Spinach, Others Take Interest
Growing pui shak has changed the fortunes of Sufia Begum of Gazipur's Kaliganj, and neighbouring farmers now want to follow her.
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Agribusiness
Hilsa Prices High in Chandpur, but No Buyers
With fewer hilsa caught and prices doubled, traders at Chandpur's Borostation fish ghat are struggling to find buyers.
Fisheries
Only 100 kg of Hilsa Sold After Much-Trumpeted Launch
After a much-publicised launch of reduced-price hilsa sales by BFDC, only 100 kg of fish was sold on the first day.
Agribusiness
Selling Hilsa Directly Can Bring Prices Down, Says Fisheries Adviser
Hilsa prices can be brought down if the fish are sold directly from the catch, cutting out middlemen, said fisheries adviser Farida Akhter.
Crops
30 Farmers in Kumarkhali Try to Change Their Fortunes With Capsicum
At least 30 farmers in Kushtia's Kumarkhali have turned heads by growing capsicum on about 10 bighas this season.
Agribusiness
Government to Sell Hilsa at Tk 600 a kg
The Bangladesh Fisheries Development Corporation will sell hilsa weighing 450 to 850 grams at Tk 600 a kg.
Bangladesh
Wild Elephant Found Dead in Teknaf Hills
A wild elephant estimated to be 8-10 years old has died in the hills of Teknaf in Cox's Bazar.
Crops
Rajshahi Food Department Has Not Procured More Than 12% of Paddy in Five Years
Rajshahi's food department has not managed to procure more than 12 per cent of its aman paddy target in five years, as farmers shun government warehouses.
Vegetables
Farmers Reap Benefits From Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is opening new possibilities for dragon fruit and orchard growers in Joypurhat by cutting water use and costs.
Vegetables
Which Foods Provide Which Vitamins?
A guide to what each vitamin and mineral does for the body and which common foods supply it.
Vegetables
Which Fruits Should You Eat More of in Winter?
Fruits rich in vitamin C and fibre can help keep the body's defences up as immunity dips in winter.
Environment
Rare Barn Owl Rescued From College in Dinajpur
A young barn owl, a species close to extinction, was rescued from a college classroom in Biral, Dinajpur.
Crops
Caring for Boro Rice and Wheat in the Month of Magh
What farmers should do in the Bengali month of Magh to care for their boro rice and wheat.