Greens for environment-friendly agriculture

Green activists at a discussion yesterday stressed environment-friendly agriculture to ensure food security in the country.
16 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Pesticide use up six times in six decades

Use of pesticides in agriculture has increased six times in six decades (from 1954 to 2010) compared to the previous six decades, said
14 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Women farmers yet to get institutional recognition

Although Bangladesh's agriculture sector is becoming increasingly dependent on women's participation, women do not get institutional
11 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Rain cools down Dhaka

Dhaka cools down in a wave of rain around noon today – a respite for city dwellers from the heat that has been persisting for the last few days.
5 October 2015, 06:56 AM

180 tortoises seized

Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) men recovered 180 rare turtles from Putkhali border under Benapole Port Police Station yesterday.
4 October 2015, 18:00 PM

Two killed in Mymensingh wall collapse

An elderly couple was killed in wall collapse at Purbo Gubrakura in Haluaghat upazila of the district early yesterday.
23 September 2015, 18:00 PM

10 injured in attack by 'smugglers'

At least 10 people were injured in an attack allegedly by smugglers in Rudropur border area under Sharsha upazila of Jessore district on
21 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Genetic engineering undeniable need for growing food demand

Genetic modification and engineering of crops for high yield is an undeniable need for feeding the ever increasing population and
19 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Massive campaign must to discourage farmers

Massive campaigns should to be launched to discourage farmers from cultivating tobacco, which is hazardous to health, environment and
15 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Bats perform 'vital pest control' on crops

Bats provide a service worth an estimated US $1bn (£649m) globally by controlling pests on corn crops, a study has suggested.
15 September 2015, 05:30 AM

Bangladesh can be top veg grower thru proper research

Bangladesh can achieve the first position in vegetable production in the world if it can advance with proper research and planning, said
12 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Flood brings woe to fish farmers in Lalmonirhat

Around 15 thousand fish farmers in five upazilas under the district are badly affected by the ongoing flood that washed away fishes from their 4,000 fish farms.
9 September 2015, 18:00 PM

Owners seek hike in Dhaka, Ctg bus fare

Private bus operators convey a proposal to the road transport and bridges ministry to increase bus fare in Dhaka and Chittagong following the recent hike in gas and power tariff.
30 August 2015, 15:03 PM

IGP justifies ‘gunfights’

Inspector General of Police AKM Shahidul Hoque justifies the recent “gunfights” saying law enforcers have the right to self-defence.
23 August 2015, 14:57 PM

Global warming increases 'food shocks' threat

Climate change is increasing the risk of severe 'food shocks' where crops fail and prices of staples rise rapidly around the world.
14 August 2015, 11:26 AM

Protect bloggers, prosecute those targeting free speech: HRW

Human Rights Watch urges Bangladesh government to declare an unequivocal commitment to free speech instead of proposing self-censorship.
12 August 2015, 04:33 AM

Kid injured in blast

A five-year-old boy was seriously injured in a bomb explosion at Mardona village in Shibganj upazila of the district yesterday morning.
10 August 2015, 18:00 PM

NBR official suspended for aiding tax evasion

The government suspends an assistant commissioner of taxes (ACT) for allegedly helping taxpayers evade tax through forgery.
10 August 2015, 13:14 PM

Int'l Day of Indigenous Peoples observed in dists

Indigenous people in different areas of the country observed International Day of the World's Indigenous Peoples yesterday with
9 August 2015, 18:00 PM

Fruits new saviour of Rangpur farmers

Over 25,000 people in Rangpur region have made their fortune by growing different kinds of fruits in five districts.
4 August 2015, 18:00 PM