67 firms given go-ahead to export 8,800 tonnes of aromatic rice
15 July 2026, 20:36 PM
Business
Can rice beat the heat? / A tiny gene could make all the difference
14 July 2026, 16:58 PM
Business
Govt to establish modern meat processing centre in Rajshahi: state minister
13 July 2026, 20:04 PM
Business
Chattogram floods submerge 7,400 fish farms, ponds; losses hit Tk 39 crore
9 July 2026, 16:54 PM
Agriculture
Aman rice output hits record 1.73 crore tonnes
4 July 2026, 21:17 PM
Business
How betel nuts became a lifeline for farmers
28 June 2026, 12:43 PM
Agriculture
iFarmer bags $250,000 OPEC Fund award for empowering farmers
27 June 2026, 19:05 PM
Business
How schoolteacher turned a hillside in Moulvibazar into a fruit paradise
23 June 2026, 12:59 PM
Agriculture
95% of Bangladeshi farmers use unbalanced fertilisers: WB report
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Economy
Aus rice production drops 3% in FY26
21 June 2026, 21:24 PM
Business
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
Bangladesh ships first lot of 37.46 tonnes of hilsa to India
Five exporters supplied the fish
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
No waterbody will be leased to non-fishermen: fisheries adviser
National Fish Week 2025 ends today
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