Livestock
Desert Camel at Cumilla Farm Draws Crowds Ahead of Eid
A camel named Sultan, the first brought to Cumilla for Eid sacrifice, is drawing hundreds of visitors to a farm in Sadar Dakshin upazila.
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CropsRajshahi University Researchers Grow Honey Queen Pineapple From Crown Tissue
Researchers in the University of Rajshahi's agronomy department raised Honey Queen pineapples from crown tissue to ripe fruit, harvesting that year's 21 fruits at the Agro Technology Lab on 19 May 2026.
Environment
163 Turtle Hatchlings Rescued on Kuakata Beach
Hatchlings trapped under an abandoned shop at Kuakata's Lemburban were rescued and released at the mouth of three rivers.
CookingLychee payesh: how to make the chilled summer rice pudding with fresh lychee
At the start of the lychee season on 19 May 2026, Jagonews24 published a recipe for lychee payesh: coarsely ground rice cooked in reduced milk with lychee puree and pieces, chilled for at least two hours before serving.
Livestock
Leases for 19 Dhaka Cattle Markets Finalised, Diabari Fetches Highest Bid
Dhaka's two city corporations have leased 19 of 27 planned temporary cattle markets for Eid-ul-Azha, with retenders under way for the rest.
Crops
Why Location-Specific Rice Varieties and Technologies Are Vital
BRRI's LSTD project is building regional offices, satellite stations and technology villages to develop rice varieties and technologies suited to each of Bangladesh's farming regions.
HealthLychee and diabetes: what to know before eating the summer fruit
At the height of the lychee season on 19 May 2026, Jagonews24 advised that people with diabetes need not give up the fruit but should watch the amount and timing. Health agencies and research on lychee and low blood sugar in children support individual advice from a doctor.
CookingMango pickle: five mistakes that shorten its life and how to avoid them
Homemade mango pickle can keep for a year if water is kept out, the pieces stay under oil and clean, dry jars and spoons are used, Jagonews24 advised in May 2026; FAO and food-safety guides explain why.
Agribusiness
Let People Not Be Sacrificed
A columnist argues that smuggled cattle, on top of a surplus of sacrificial animals, could drive Bangladesh's livestock farmers into losses this Eid.
EnvironmentDNCC begins Miyawaki urban forest planting at Diabari in Uttara, Dhaka
Dhaka North City Corporation began phases two and three of a Miyawaki-method urban forest at Diabari, Uttara, on 18 May 2026, with about 39,400 trees of some 250 species planned over about 2.60 acres.
Agribusiness
"I Won't Sell My Cattle Unless I Get My Target Price"
The traditional Bamondi-Nishipur cattle market in Meherpur is busy ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but with more sellers than buyers, farmers facing high feed costs say offers are too low.
EnvironmentChhuti Resort Starts 2026 Tree-Planting Drive, Plans About 4,000 Saplings
In May 2026 the resort company Chhuti Resort began its Tree Plantation Programme 2026. The organisers said it planned to plant about 4,000 saplings in a month at its four resorts and project sites.
Crops
Beat Summer Fatigue With Lychee Iced Tea
Lychee iced tea is an easy drink to make at home that cools the body and eases fatigue in the summer heat.