Our journey towards a smart revolution in agriculture
Over the past 52 years, Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in the agricultural sector, thanks to the hard work and innovation of millions of small farmers, researchers, innovators and government support.
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
14 February 2024, 18:00 PM
BFRI starts experimental project in the Andharmanik river
Coral fish, which is called sea bass in Asia, is also known as barramundi in Australia and Bhetki fish in Bangladesh. This tasty fish is usually found in the coastal areas of the country. But nowadays the saltwater fish is being cultivated in freshwater as well
3 August 2023, 19:53 PM
3 August 2023, 19:53 PM
Farm Produce: E-commerce can cut middlemen out
Farmers are true entrepreneurs as progress of future economy of our country depend in their hands.
6 July 2023, 18:00 PM
6 July 2023, 18:00 PM
Shafique finds success in Sharifa farming
Many farmers across the country are now becoming interested in commercial cultivation of different fruits and crops.
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM
8 June 2023, 18:00 PM
State minister’s success in sunflower farming
After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has a huge impact on the global economy, has upset the whole world.
11 May 2023, 18:00 PM
11 May 2023, 18:00 PM
Banana cultivation shows bright prospect
Agriculture in Tangail region has changed a lot in the last three decades.
6 April 2023, 18:00 PM
6 April 2023, 18:00 PM
Sujon shines in pearl farming
According to researchers at Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BRFI), more than 150 pearl farmers in 90 upazilas under 41 districts of the country are currently engaged in cultivating about 6,00,000 oysters.
24 February 2023, 10:04 AM
24 February 2023, 10:04 AM
More attention needed for the agriculture sector
The agriculture sector is one of the key economic pillars of Bangladesh. Just after liberation in 1971, its contribution to GDP was around 60 percent.
10 February 2023, 18:00 PM
10 February 2023, 18:00 PM
Four crops a yr, boon for farmers
Dear readers, a few days back I went to Jhakuapara of Gaibandha, a district in the country's northern region. There, the landscape is
24 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Cuchia, rise of a new hope
Even though, this fish looks like a snake, in reality it's not a snake. Neither has it had any feature of a snake. In many countries, cuchia (eel) has great demand as a tasty fish. But, I must remind my readers, it's not an electric eel as well.
10 August 2016, 18:00 PM
Fish breeding declines in Halda
Dear readers, a few days back I went to the bank of the Karnafuli River, near the old bridge at Chittagong's Kalurghat. Note that Karnafuli flows ahead this way to the Bay of Bengal. The canal that started from the left of Karnafuli is Halda River.
27 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Henna shows the colour of life
During the end of the holy month of Ramadan, I went to Savar's Shamlashi Bhakurda Union to see mehendi (henna) cultivation.
14 July 2016, 18:00 PM
Quality control, sound transport system key to veg export success
At the wholesale market in the city of Birmingham in the United Kingdom, it's possible to buy fruit and vegetables from around the
25 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Handmade muri in high demand during Ramadan
Production of puffed rice (muri) has traditionally been done by hand in rural areas of the country. It is produced on a huge commercial
7 June 2016, 18:00 PM
Bagging technology saves fruits from pests, improves quality
Phuterjhiri village is located in Bandarban's Lama. Rubber, litchi, mango and many other fruits are cultivated in there. The hills are so
26 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Tangail villages set laudable example of organic farming
The whole country is now focused on growing more and more vegetables. There are some specific regions for cultivating vegetables.
12 May 2016, 18:00 PM
Growers claim they hardly use chemicals on mangoes
Mango season knocks at the door. Throughout this season, mango will be like a national fruit. Planned mango orchards have been set
21 April 2016, 18:00 PM
Guava orchards find success in Chapainawabganj
Cultivated in many districts, Bangladesh has become adept at producing guavas. Indeed the country has become the 8th largest guava
17 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Reclaiming the golden fibre: the revival of jute
Jute, the golden fibre, was historically the great pride of Bangladesh. Then, due to several factors including increased use of artificial
3 March 2016, 18:00 PM
Malta cultivation sees success in Pirojpur
The southern region of Bangladesh is blessed with fertile soil and abundant water. Farmers there are trying out
16 February 2016, 18:00 PM
The traditional agri tech now a UN recognised heritage
Each year during the monsoon months in Monohorpur village, of Pirojpur's Najirpur upazila, local farmers revisit the ways of ancestors.
4 February 2016, 18:00 PM
An unlikely patch of green in a grey mega city
Sufia Akhter Jahan is passionate about her garden. Vegetables, fruits and herbs, she knows when each variety is thirsty or needs
20 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Gazipur floodplain fish project a great success
The night is dark, the weather cold. Through winter's silence, I move from Kashimpur in Gazipur towards Namabazar. The clock says
6 January 2016, 18:00 PM
Lemon farming has changed the life of a Tangail farmer
To make a living he did almost everything -- worked as a housekeeper at people's homes; was a shepherd for a long time, and sold
22 December 2015, 18:00 PM
Innovative fish farming in once barren land
It is a surprising tale. In Rangpur region, in the northern part of Bangladesh, no one was able to do well in fish
2 December 2015, 18:00 PM
Pabna's changed farming traditions
In Pabna's Ishwardi, winter, by tradition, means beans. Every year in Muladuli village, hundreds of bighas of land are dedicated to bean
10 November 2015, 18:00 PM
HEAD TO HEAD
Everyday 17,000 children around the world die of hunger. And 800.5 million live in extreme hunger. The main reason behind hunger is
15 October 2015, 18:00 PM
Former enclave residents free to dream of a better future
An electricity pole rarely brings excitement, but one installed in the farming community of Dasiar Chhara in Kurigram's Phulbari upazila on September 1, 2015 is symbolic of a new beginning. “Development works are progressing quite quickly?” I suggest.
6 October 2015, 18:00 PM