India to export 50,000 tonnes of onion to Bangladesh

The shipment will be sent to Bangladesh through the National Cooperative Exports Limited
1 March 2024, 10:29 AM

Soybean oil to be Tk 10 cheaper from tomorrow

A litre of soybean oil will be Tk 163, down from the existing Tk 173
29 February 2024, 14:05 PM
28 February 2024, 12:49 PM

Sudden rain halts potato harvesting in Bogura; farmers fear damage

Potato farmers in 12 upazilas of Bogura are apprehensive about potential damage to their crops following unexpected rainfall in the district last night
25 February 2024, 13:56 PM

Golden cauliflowers, golden prospects

Numerous farmers in Khulna have been successfully growing coloured cauliflowers and selling them for a handsome profit, prompting even more farmers to start cultivating this visually striking, savoury, and nutritious variant.
23 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Elias sees success in dragon fruit farming

In Barguna’s Amtali upazila, lies a meticulously laid-out dragon fruit plantation, surrounded by many other fruit trees such as guava, mango, and more.
21 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Commerce ministry to share commodity prices on website daily

The commerce ministry will only fix price of a commodity if it seems too high
20 February 2024, 19:04 PM

Shoal areas in Sirajganj, Jamalpur: Farmers celebrate bumper chilli yield

Farmers in shoal areas of Sirajganj and Jamalpur districts are celebrating a successful season, reaping abundant profits from this year’s bumper chilli harvest.
20 February 2024, 18:00 PM

India to allow onion export to Bangladesh on limited scale

Five other countries will also be allowed
19 February 2024, 10:33 AM

Cash crop or a curse?

A troubling trend is taking root in the northern region of the country, particularly in districts like Rangpur and Lalmonirhat.
16 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Yet to achieve self-sufficiency on jute seed production: minister

Agriculture Minister Abdus Shahid today said Bangladesh has not yet achieved self-sufficiency in jute seed production and still relies on imports from India
12 February 2024, 15:22 PM

Fortune smiles on cauliflower growers

Bumper yield and good market price have brought smile to cauliflower growers in Rangpur region this season.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Once barren, now a farmers’ haven

Only a year ago, the 7,000 bighas of swampland of Sashikhali beel in Bagerhat’s Shatgambuj union used to be barren due to inflow of water with high salinity from Doratana river through a sluice gate.
10 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Ganjia Rice: From Brahmaputra shoals to cities

A rare paddy variety, which is cultivated in the remote shoals of  Brahmaputra basin under Kurigram district, is slowly but surely making its marks in the country’s rice market.
9 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Plum production falls for unfriendly weather

Plum production in different upazilas of Lalmonirhat and Kurigram has been largely hampered due to bad weather conditions early this season.
8 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Unfavourable weather: Vegetable farming faces setback

Vegetable growers in three unions of Nazirpur upazila are facing a huge setback as they may not get the expected production of crops due to unfavourable weather condition this season. 
7 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Hemayet shines in Bombay chili farming

An educated youth from Kalapara upazila sets the example by becoming a successful entrepreneur through chili and vegetable farming.
6 February 2024, 18:00 PM

Boro on 140 bighas goes under water

Around 220 bighas of low-lying land around the Burulia Beel in Jashore’s Keshabpur upazila have gone under water after the earthen fence of a fish enclosure collapsed due to heavy pressure of water.
31 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Cold, fog hits cattle rearing

Cattle rearing has become hugely difficult for the farmers in Lalmonirhat and Kurigram due to the bone-chilling cold that has been prevailing over the region for the last couple of weeks.
28 January 2024, 18:00 PM

Sweet potatoes a boon for char farmers

Farming of sweet potato has become a boon for growers in different upazilas of Jamalpur due to its less cultivation cost, but a satisfactory return.
27 January 2024, 18:00 PM