Many potato farmers across Bangladesh are incurring losses this season despite a bumper harvest and the highest exports in three years, as a steep drop in domestic prices has left them unable to recover even their production costs.
Nur Islam has been selling tea at the same humble price for decades
Tea production in the northern plains dropped by nearly 20 percent in 2024, as erratic rainfall, poor market prices, and irregularities in factory accounting took a toll on the sector.
Local folklore suggests that a person named Sheikh Malek Uddin Akheruzzaman constructed the mosque
Cultivation of wheat has hit the lowest on record in the current season in Bangladesh as many producers opted to grow potato and other high-value crops on land previously used for the second most important staple food after rice.
In addition to its lush tea gardens and the breathtaking view of the majestic Kanchenjunga, blooming tulips have emerged as another jewel in Panchagarh’s winter landscape -- but only as a tourist attraction, as farmers struggle to maintain cultivation and earn a profit.
"It's nearly impossible to stay outside in this relentless cold blowing in from the north," said a local.
Passing by the River View High School in Thakurgaon town, a lot of eateries will come into sight. However, one that is often seen abuzz with customers is “Amena Hotel”.
As many as 405 inhabitants in the 36 Indian enclaves inside Panchagarh got registered with a joint survey team to become Indian nationals in the last six days.
A traditional horse race was held at Farabari Sheegari village under Thakurgaon Sadar upazila last week on 11 June 2015. Thousands of
All the 12 LSD godowns of the district have temporarily suspended receiving rice under the government's procurement drive in the
Farmers and agriculture officials in Panchagarh district are expecting a bumper yield of sesame this season.
Environment-friendly 'sex pheromone trap' for killing harmful insects is gaining popularity among the vegetable farmers in Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts, thanks to the motivational programme of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE).
The beginning of the Bengali New Year is a special day for all Bengalis. But it's more so for some individuals who only get to see their
A large number of farm labourers from Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are going to southern and north-eastern areas of the
Farmers of Thakurgaon and Panchagarh districts are reaping potatoes in a happy mood as the crop that yielded well this season has good prices too.
