FruitsKamal Hossain of Khamarkandi, Bogura Sadar, grows turmeric and seasonal vegetables between rows of Shahi papaya on five bighas and sells his own seedlings; on about Tk 4 lakh of costs he expects to sell Tk 15-16 lakh of papaya this year.
AgrotechA 35.3-kilowatt agrivoltaic system in Nakla, Sherpur produced more than 39,000 kilowatt-hours in its first year while turmeric under the panels outyielded the open field.
About 30 varieties of turmeric are used in the cooking of Asia, Africa and South America, and sales of turmeric supplements in Western markets are rising fast.
HealthIn a June 2026 Jagonews24 feature, former teacher Bibi Shahijan traced how the herbs and spices of the Bengali kitchen became subjects of laboratory research, a growing market and an opportunity for Bangladesh, while urging caution over adulteration and self-treatment.
Male Indian bullfrogs turning yellow in Narsinghpur, Madhya Pradesh, have surprised many, but a forest official says it is normal monsoon behaviour to attract females.
Turmeric output could rise with BARI varieties, and a locally made polishing machine can replace slow hand-beating after harvest.
The Prime Minister's Office has asked for turmeric exports to be halted after researchers found excessive lead in turmeric sold in Bangladesh.
