Agribusiness
Century-Old Baradi Goat Market Bustling in Meherpur
Meherpur's century-old Baradi goat market is bustling ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, with buyers most interested in medium-sized goats.
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Fruits
Make Mango Pancakes at Home
An easy recipe for mango pancakes, a summer dish for breakfast or an afternoon snack.
Flowers
Pink Buffalo on Buyers' Wish Lists in Narayanganj
Pink albino buffalo have become a sought-after sacrificial animal on Narayanganj's farms ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
AgribusinessSmall and medium cattle most in demand at Moulvibazar's Eid markets
Five days before Eid-ul-Azha in 2026, small and medium cattle were the animals most in demand at Moulvibazar's markets. Buyers said sellers were asking high prices for them, while the district livestock office counted 74,584 animals prepared, more than the district needed.
Livestock
Cattle Markets Busier, Demand Highest for Medium-Sized Animals
Magura's Ramnagar cattle market is getting busier before Eid-ul-Azha, with more animals than buyers and demand strongest for medium and small cattle.
LivestockPabna's cattle markets crowded but sales slow ahead of Eid-ul-Adha 2026
On 23 May 2026, cattle markets in Pabna including Pushpapara were full of sacrificial animals but sales were slow, with cattle selling at Tk 30,000 to 35,000 a maund.
LivestockSherpur farmers fear smuggled Indian cattle as Eid-ul-Azha markets open
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha in May 2026, farmers at Sherpur's cattle markets said high feed costs and low offers left little profit and feared losses if Indian cattle crossed the border; police said they were working with the BGB to keep cattle smuggling at zero.
LivestockHow to Spot Sick or Artificially Fattened Animals at Eid Cattle Markets
Ahead of Eid-ul-Azha in May 2026, Bangladesh Agricultural University professor Dr Mst Minara Khatun advised buyers on choosing a healthy sacrificial animal and spotting animals fattened with steroids or hormones.
Agribusiness
Now a 'Donald Trump' on a Pirojpur Farm
Two big bulls named 'Donald Trump' and 'Lalu', raised naturally on a Pirojpur farm, are drawing visitors ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
AgribusinessClash over Baluchar cattle market lease in Munshiganj leaves at least 10 injured
At least 10 people were injured, three of them by spears, when two local groups clashed on 22 May 2026 in Baluchar union of Sirajdikhan, Munshiganj, over the lease of the Baluchar cattle market, police and local sources said.
Agribusiness
Buyers Tour Markets to Check Prices, Small and Medium Cattle in Demand
Sales at Dhaka's North Shahjahanpur cattle market were slow on 22 May as buyers compared prices, with small and medium cattle drawing most interest.
Agribusiness
Indian Cattle on the Rise at Rajshahi Market, Farmers Worried
Local farmers at Rajshahi's City Haat fear losses as Indian cattle appear ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, while officials insist none are allowed in.
Fisheries
Where to Find the 'Alien Island' and the 'Alien Fish'
Socotra's strange plants and endemic animals earn it the name "alien island", while the see-through-headed "alien fish" lives far away in the deep sea.