Agribusiness
3kg Hilsa Caught in the Meghna Sells for Tk 9,350
A hilsa of nearly three kilograms caught in the Meghna at Kamalnagar, Lakshmipur, was bought for Tk 9,350 by a trader named Riaz Uddin.
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Agrotech
We Can Remove Waste Even Better This Time, Says Taposh
Dhaka South City Corporation mayor Sheikh Fazle Noor Taposh said the corporation now has more trucks and equipment than ever and aims to clear sacrificial waste within 24 hours.
Livestock
Sacrificial Waste to Be Removed Within Six Hours This Time, Says Mayor Atiqul
Dhaka North City Corporation mayor Atiqul Islam announced a six-hour target for clearing sacrificial waste this Eid-ul-Azha as 40 new trucks joined the fleet.
Livestock
Goats Selling From Tk 8,000 to Tk 1.5 Lakh, and Demand Is Good
Demand for sacrificial goats has risen at Dhaka's Gabtoli market, where local goats sell for anything from Tk 8,000 to Tk 1.5 lakh.
Livestock
25-Maund Bull Lal Chan Is Bhola's Attraction This Eid
Lal Chan, a bull of about 25 maunds raised on natural feed in Bhola Sadar, is drawing crowds, and its owner wants Tk 15 lakh for it at the Eid market.
Livestock
No Cow Below Tk 80,000 at Dhaka's Gabtoli Market
With four days to Eid-ul-Azha, cattle are pouring into Dhaka's Gabtoli market, but bargaining is intense and no animal is available for less than Tk 80,000.
Fruits
227 Mango Varieties Displayed on a Single Boat in Chapainawabganj
A fair at the Chapainawabganj collectorate displayed 227 varieties of mango arranged on one boat, drawing growers and visitors.
Agribusiness
Sirajganj's 57 Livestock Markets Come Alive
Sacrificial animal markets are filling up at 57 sites across Sirajganj's nine upazilas, though buyers and sellers have complaints about prices.
Livestock
Cattle Markets Busy in Nilphamari Amid Complaints of Excess Tolls
Nilphamari's sacrificial animal markets are bustling ahead of Eid, but buyers and traders complain of tolls above the government rate.
Fruits
Beat the Heat With Jamun Lemonade
With jamun plentiful in the markets, a quick jamun lemonade made at home can offer relief from the summer heat.
Agribusiness
Two-Maund Goats 'Tiger' and 'Laltu' Priced at Two Lakh
Two goats weighing two maunds each, named Tiger and Laltu, have been brought to a Rajshahi market, drawing crowds and offers well below the asking price.
Crops
Four Vegetables That Can Fight Cancer
A Rajshahi University study of 68 edible foods found that tomato, spinach, coriander leaves and lemon peel have anti-cancer properties.
Fruits
Five Foods You Should Not Eat Right After Mangoes
Mangoes are packed with nutrients, but some foods should be avoided just before or right after eating them.