Crops
The Health Benefits of Eating Jackfruit Seeds
It is jackfruit season, and the seeds as well as the fruit are said to carry a range of nutrients with health benefits.
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Crops
How to Recognise the Venomous Russell's Viper
With the Russell's viper turning up in farmland, here is how to recognise the snake, known locally as chandrabora or ulubora.
Agribusiness
32-Maund Sultan to Be Sold for Tk 25 Lakh
A 32-maund Holstein Friesian bull named Sultan is priced at Tk 25 lakh in Faridpur, with the highest offer so far at Tk 18 lakh.
Environment
Russell's Viper Spreads as Fears Grow Over Antivenom
The venomous Russell's viper is spreading from the north-west into Chandpur and Chattogram, but antivenom is often unavailable when bite victims need it.
Crops
What Happens to the Body When You Eat Overripe Bananas
Bananas that turn dark and spotty carry more sugar and less fibre, and can harbour fungus that raises the risk of diarrhoea.
Livestock
Brahmanbaria Municipality to Run Its Only Cattle Market Itself
Tenders for Brahmanbaria municipality's only sacrificial animal market fell short of the expected lease value, so the municipality will run it itself.
Agribusiness
Farmers and Sellers Satisfied With Cattle Prices in Chuadanga
Eleven livestock markets in Chuadanga are filling up before Eid-ul-Azha, and traders and farmers say prices for sacrificial animals are good.
Crops
Mango Exports Formally Begin, Target Set at 3,100 Tonnes
Bangladesh formally opened its mango export season on 10 June with a target of 3,100 tonnes to about 38 countries.
Fruits
Mango Special Train to Reach Dhaka via Padma Bridge
Despite losses, the railway has again launched a low-cost mango and cattle special train from Chapainawabganj, this year routed via the Padma Bridge.
Agribusiness
Sitakunda's 30-Maund 'Kala Chan' Bull Up for Sale at Tk 12 Lakh
A young man in Sitakunda who gave up his job to look after his 30-maund Brahman bull is asking Tk 12 lakh for it.
Fruits
Police Hold Festival of 28 Kinds of Local Fruit
Chandpur district police held a summer fruit festival featuring 28 kinds of local fruit for members of the force.
Agribusiness
Bull Named 'Prince Mamun' to Be Sold for Tk 15 Lakh
A bull prepared for the Eid sacrifice at a Madaripur farm has been named "Prince Mamun" and is priced at Tk 15 lakh.
Crops
PRAN Begins Mango Procurement, Targets 50,000 Tonnes
PRAN has started its annual mango procurement and pulping, aiming to collect 50,000 tonnes of mangoes this season.