Agriculture
Artificial feeding boosts coral fish farming
Fish farming in Patuakhali has taken a new turn with increasing interest in coral fish farming through artificial feeding
Flood-affected districts / Fodder crisis hits cattle farming
An unusual price hike of fodders, especially hay, has made it difficult for cattle farmers in different districts under Rangpur region to feed their animals.
BB allows imports of 11 Ramadan commodities on credit
The benefit will remain valid until March 31 next year
Inflation pushes people to compromise on priorities: commerce adviser
Sk Bashir Uddin says he will work hard together with everyone to control commodity prices
Formal sector meets only a fifth of total demand for potato seeds
Says a paper presented at a workshop organised by the Bangladesh Seed Association with the support of the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Bangladesh
Coriander prices jump sixfold, boosting farmer earnings
Despite a significant drop in coriander yield due to untimely rains this year, farmers are reaping unexpected profits as prices surge.
Himel's mixed orchard becomes a local inspiration
Himel Ahmed, a 27-year-old agricultural entrepreneur from Tangail, is proving that success in farming is driven not just by investment but by a deep passion for agriculture
NBR removes import duty on onions
The tariff withdrawal will remain effective until Jan 15 next year
BB eases LC rules for Ramadan essentials
Banks suggested keeping minimum margins on the import value of Ramadan items
India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon
Indian agriculture ministry estimates producing 119.93 million tonnes of rice
22-day fishing ban ends in the south
The 22-day ban on catching hilsa in rivers ended at midnight today, bringing relief to thousands of fishermen in the country’s southern districts, who have been living amid much strain during this time
Khulna Region: Integrated farming gaining ground
Integrated farming methods involving multi-crop strategies are gradually transforming the agricultural landscape in Khulna region.
BTTC wants duty free rice imports
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) has requested the government to temporarily withdraw import duty on rice to increase the supply and, in turn, contain the price of this staple food in the local markets.
Soaring costs hit onion farmers in Pabna
A drastic rise in cost of cultivation has dealt a blow to onion farmers in Pabna..Cultivation cost rose by almost double this year due to high price of onion bulb, increased labour cost and higher cost of leasing agricultural land, said farmers
Hilsha hunters hit by 22-day ban seek increased govt assistance
Each fisherman will get 25 kgs of rice under the VGF scheme during the ban beginning on October 13
SMEs hit hard by August floods need govt assistance to survive
Most SMEs lost all of their belongings and now seek government assistance
Rangpur region: Aman cultivation faces setback
Farmers in five northern districts are getting worried as Aman cultivation is facing a serious setback due to the continuous hot spell that prevailed over Rangpur region last month.
22-day ban on fishing: Fishermen struggle to make ends meet
Amid the ongoing 22-day ban on fishing, fishermen across Barishal division are going through a difficult time to remain afloat.