Cold storage owners want govt aid for disaster-hit potato growers

They made the demand to the agriculture ministry through a letter
29 March 2026, 22:03 PM

Diesel crisis leaves thousands of fishermen idle in Shariatpur

Three of six pumps reopen after two‑day closure
28 March 2026, 20:40 PM

Three days of hailstorms leave 2,000 vegetable seed farmers into crisis in Lalmonirhat

Severe damage reported at 30 villages; farmers fear yields may drop by half
28 March 2026, 11:56 AM

Pabna litchi growers eye bumper harvest

Litchi farmers in Pabna are expecting a bumper harvest and record-breaking profits this summer after years of heavy losses -- thanks to favourable weather conditions.
28 March 2026, 03:29 AM

Litchi trade in Pabna could hit Tk 800 crore this summer

Strong blooms across orchards have fuelled hopes of a bumper harvest, though farmers remain wary of storms
27 March 2026, 13:01 PM

Diesel shortage disrupts Boro irrigation

A shortage of diesel supply is disrupting irrigation for Boro cultivation in Khulna, leaving marginal farmers worried about losing their crops at a crucial stage.
26 March 2026, 00:00 AM

How a water crisis is reshaping farming in Naogaon

In Sapahar’s Lakshmipur village, falling groundwater levels force farmers to abandon traditional crops
22 March 2026, 13:08 PM

No buyers, no joy: Rangpur potato farmers face bleak Eid amid crushing losses

Favourable weather ensures good yields, but low prices leave farmers frustrated
20 March 2026, 14:27 PM

Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: agri minister

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities
18 March 2026, 16:15 PM

Farmers’ Tk 10,000 loans: Govt asks banks to write them off, withdraw cases

The government has decided to pay the loans and interest owed to banks for farmers whose debts have been waived, on the condition that all cases filed against those farmers are withdrawn.
16 March 2026, 02:18 AM

Rains pile misery on potato farmers in North

Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday nights submerged Rabi-season crops, including potatoes, across several northern districts.
15 March 2026, 03:28 AM

3,484-hectare arable land lost in 5yrs in Rangpur

Agricultural land across Rangpur district is gradually shrinking, with vast stretches of arable land are being used for non-agricultural purposes such as housing development and industrial establishments, brick kilns, and other infrastructures.
14 March 2026, 02:22 AM

Rain ends four-month dry spell, brings relief to tea gardens

Long-awaited showers raise hopes for fresh bud growth and improved tea production
13 March 2026, 16:24 PM

Rain brings relief to Rangpur’s Boro farmers, cuts irrigation costs

Water accumulates in paddy fields after two days of rainfall, sparing farmers from pumping groundwater and reducing diesel expenses
13 March 2026, 13:49 PM

Bumper harvest, low prices

Farmers from shoal areas within the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers in Rangpur region reaped a bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins this season, but low market prices have left many struggling to recover the production costs.
7 March 2026, 02:24 AM
2 March 2026, 17:35 PM

Two-month ban on hilsa fishing starts

A two-month fishing ban in five hilsa sanctuaries will take effect from midnight tonight, aiming to boost production and protect jatka, young hilsa less than 10 inches.
1 March 2026, 03:54 AM

Abundant blossoms raise hopes for a bumper mango harvest in Rajshahi

Over 70% of trees in Rajshahi flowered, with favourable weather boosting prospects of higher yields
25 February 2026, 15:24 PM

Potato farmers stare at losses as prices dip

Potato growers across the country are bracing for financial losses for the second consecutive year as prices of one of the nation’s largest vegetable crops have plunged further during the peak harvesting season.
21 February 2026, 03:35 AM

Agri product imports to reduce over the years, says new agriculture minister

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said
19 February 2026, 19:36 PM