Crops
Nishita and Ishtiaq's 'Sohojia'
What began as sending mangoes to friends has grown into Sohojia, an online venture run by Ishtiaq Asif and his wife Kaniz Fatema Nishita.
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Agribusiness
Cattle Prices Fall as Supply Rises at Haats
An oversupply of animals at Naogaon's haats has pushed down cattle prices, worrying farmers but pleasing buyers.
Environment
Snake Charmer Dies of Snakebite While Removing Fangs
A snake charmer in Kalkini, Madaripur, died after being bitten by a snake while trying to break its venom fangs.
Livestock
Qurbani Animals to Travel to Dhaka on the Mango Train
Instead of a separate cattle special, the railway will carry sacrificial animals from Chapainawabganj to Dhaka in separate wagons of the Mango Special train.
Crops
22-Maund 'Zamindar' to Be Sold for Tk 6.5 Lakh
A 900 kg Shahiwal bull named Zamindar raised in Kaunia, Rangpur, is up for sale ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with its owner ready to sell at Tk 6.5 lakh.
Environment
TAD Group's 'Go Green and Save Energy' Campaign
TAD Group has launched a 'Go Green and Save Energy' campaign, starting with gifts of trees to 200 employees.
Crops
Miyazaki Mango Sells at Tk 900 a kg in the Hills
After the success of Amrapali, farmers in the Khagrachhari hills are growing colourful foreign mangoes that sell for Tk 600 to 900 a kg.
Agribusiness
Qurbani Markets Busy but Sales Yet to Start
Sacrificial animal markets in Bhairab have filled with local cattle and buyers, but little buying and selling has taken place yet.
Fruits
Sheikh Hasina Sends Mangoes to Malaysia's King and Prime Minister
Bangladesh's prime minister has sent mangoes as a goodwill gift to Malaysia's King and Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.
Flowers
'Pink Buffaloes' the Star Attraction at Shahjahanpur Market
A trader's two pale pink buffaloes, brought from India as calves, are drawing crowds at the Shahjahanpur market ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Environment
BNP Will Find No Way to Flee Without Constructive Politics: Parash
Launching a nationwide tree-planting drive, Jubo League chairman Sheikh Fazle Shams Parash urged the BNP to turn to constructive politics.
Agribusiness
Small Cattle, Big Prices
Small and medium cattle at Dhaka's Gabtoli market cost far more than last year, and traders blame dearer meat, feed and transport.
Agribusiness
1,200 kg 'Sultan' Priced at Tk 10 Lakh
A 10-foot-long bull at a Rampal farm, said to be Bagerhat's biggest, is on offer for Tk 10 lakh ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.