Saarc Agriculture Centre teams up with IFPRI for food, agriculture research

The MoU was signed yesterday in New York on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly
25 September 2025, 13:25 PM

Farmland protection ordinance on the cards: adviser

Cultivated land must not be destroyed, says the agriculture adviser
25 September 2025, 12:48 PM

Onion farmers demonstrate over fertiliser price hike

Onion farmers in Pabna Sadar upazila yesterday staged a demonstration over rising prices of fertilisers.
24 September 2025, 13:48 PM

Hilsa slips out of reach as sea catches plummet

Many people are yet to taste hilsa this season because of exorbitant prices, while the peak period for catching the national fish draws to a close. Fishermen in the Bay of Bengal say this year’s hauls are far smaller than last year’s.
21 September 2025, 18:00 PM

Rice bran oil exports slapped with 20% duty

Both refined and unrefined forms of the oil will face the regulatory duty
18 September 2025, 13:19 PM

Govt cancels illegally obtained VGF cards: adviser

Many non-fishermen got the card meant for fishermen, says fisheries adviser
17 September 2025, 15:10 PM
17 September 2025, 12:21 PM

Bangladesh signs first fertiliser financing deal with ITFC

$100 million will be extended under the agreement
10 September 2025, 14:40 PM

Rat infestation in Sajek jhum fields sparks fears of food shortage

Earlier in 2022, more than 5,000 jhum farmer families were affected by rat infestation in Sajek union
3 September 2025, 13:02 PM

Bangladesh to boost grain imports in 2025-26: USDA

Bangladesh is expected to import larger volumes of rice and wheat in the marketing year (MY) 2025-26 owing to rising domestic rice prices, according to a report by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA).
28 August 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes for Oct-Nov sale

The entire amount will be stored in cold storages
27 August 2025, 14:49 PM
24 August 2025, 14:46 PM

Govt to buy potato directly from farmers this year

The government has decided to procure potatoes directly from farmers this year in a bid to ensure fair prices for growers amid a sharp decline in domestic rates due to higher production.
23 August 2025, 18:10 PM

Salinity threatens southern agriculture, experts urge climate-smart solutions

Speaking at a regional seminar held at the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) conference room in Khulna today, speakers called for urgent adoption of climate-resilient farming methods to safeguard food security and farmers' livelihoods
20 August 2025, 16:24 PM

Bangladesh to launch marine survey in Bay

Bangladesh is set to launch a month-long marine survey in the Bay of Bengal to assess fishery resources and ecosystem health, aiming to support sustainable management and conservation efforts.
19 August 2025, 20:00 PM

Rainfall causes Tk 133.43cr loss in Jashore fisheries

Continuous rainfall this year has caused losses of Tk 133.43 crore in Jashore’s fisheries sector, according to the district fisheries office.
15 August 2025, 21:10 PM

Bangladesh still not ready for LDC graduation

Bangladesh is still not fully prepared to graduate from least developed country (LDC) status, as key economic and social indicators reported by the previous administration did not match the reality on the ground, said Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhtar yesterday.
13 August 2025, 20:07 PM

Rice imports hit 7-year high amid production shortfall

Bangladesh's rice imports surged to a seven-year high in the last fiscal year (FY25) of 2024-25, driven by a shortfall in domestic production, according to official data.
11 August 2025, 20:58 PM

Govt’s food-friendly programme begins Aug 17

The number of beneficiary families has been raised to 55 lakh
11 August 2025, 13:18 PM

Grapes of hope in hilly Sherpur

Bunches of grapes in vibrant shades of red, black and green in the hilly Meghadol village of Sherpur’s Sreebardi upazila have opened new horizons for agricultural entrepreneurs in nearby areas.
9 August 2025, 21:22 PM