Fisheries ministry halts tobacco cultivation in Halda River basin

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources
9 February 2026, 17:21 PM

Six new rice varieties approved for nationwide cultivation

With the approval, the total number of rice varieties developed by BRRI rises to 127
7 February 2026, 12:57 PM

None given go-ahead for artificial or indoor hilsa farming: ministry

The fisheries ministry issued a statement after news about such farming came to light
2 February 2026, 17:55 PM

Banks asked to collect data on farm loans of up to Tk 10,000

Make the data ready for the next government, says BB in an email sent to banks
1 February 2026, 19:59 PM

Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM

Incentives flow freely for big businesses, but farmers face barriers: adviser

The adviser said that industry owners take loans from banks but often fail to repay them, while farmers struggle to access credit
28 January 2026, 16:13 PM

Canal breach puts boro irrigation on hold in Nilphamari, Dinajpur

Repair delays leave 10,000 hectares uncertain as farmers demand compensation
27 January 2026, 22:10 PM

Jute millers threaten nationwide shutdown from Feb 1 over raw jute shortage

BJMA claimed that a handful of middlemen have stockpiled raw jute in warehouses, creating an artificial crisis in the domestic market
27 January 2026, 16:32 PM

Tk 100 crore subsidy okayed for fisheries, livestock sector

Moreover, farmers and hatcheries will get a 20% rebate on electricity bills
26 January 2026, 17:08 PM

Govt plans incentives for potato farmers

Surplus production prompts move amid struggle for fair prices
25 January 2026, 21:46 PM

Rangpur region: Sugarcane cultivation shrinks by 97pc in 5yrs

Sugarcane cultivation, once a key cash crop in the Rangpur region, has shrunk by more than 90 percent over the past five years following the closure of local sugar mills.
24 January 2026, 02:59 AM

Russia gifts 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Uralchem, a leading fertiliser manufacturing company in Russia, delivered the fertiliser
19 January 2026, 15:48 PM

Bangladesh’s farm success comes at a cost: Prof Anu Muhammad

The hidden cost is translating into long-term threats to future generations, the economist said
18 January 2026, 18:15 PM

Govt suspends vannamei post-larvae import approvals

The decision came from a high-level meeting chaired by the fisheries adviser
15 January 2026, 18:08 PM

Farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave

Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today
7 January 2026, 09:41 AM

No crisis in quality jute seeds this season: adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin sits with the leaders of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association
4 January 2026, 13:15 PM

Potato Paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem

Bangladesh largely views the crop as just another vegetable eaten with rice
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM

Farmers of early varieties of potato hit by old stock glut

This year, the price gap between new and old potatoes has narrowed significantly
20 December 2025, 18:41 PM

Farmers struggle to buy non-urea fertilisers at govt rates

DAE officials blame dishonest dealers for creating an artificial crisis
17 December 2025, 18:00 PM