Over 4,200 hectares of barren land brought under cultivation
Spiralling prices of rice, central to the daily diet of millions of Bangladeshis, are emerging as the principal driver of food inflation, defying broader disinflationary trends and prompting calls from policymakers for a deep dive into the cause.
80% of the varieties are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons
This season, marginal farmers in eight districts of Rangpur division have stored a total of 6,775 tonnes of potatoes in 394 non-refrigerated model storage units established with support from the Department of Agricultural Marketing under the Ministry of Agriculture..These locally built sto
However, they do not expect a sharp fall this year
Shukkur Ali's life once revolved around hardship and uncertainty
The 13th International Poultry Show ends with nearly 30,000 visitors
The commercial cultivation of capsicum is getting popular in the Barishal region, presenting new agricultural opportunities for local farmers. Originating from South America, this fruit, also known as bell pepper or sweet pepper, is a favoured culinary ingredient and is rich in antioxidants.
Between October 2024 and January 2025, imports of sugar, soybean oil, lentils, chickpeas post double-digit growths
They demand lowering the fee to Tk 4 per kg, down from the recently imposed Tk 8 per kg
Different varieties of peanut were cultivated on 2,089 hectares of land in the shoal areas of Jamuna and Dhaleshwari rivers in Tangail this year
Bangladesh's poultry producers should focus on reducing their carbon footprint to address the challenges posed by climate change, industry analysts said yesterday.
The government's rice and paddy procurement drive during the Aman season is facing a setback in Pabna due to a lack of response from millers and farmers.
Taro bulbs (Colocasia esculenta) cultivated in Khagrachhari is being exported to France for the first time.
The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has reassured consumers and traders that there is no supply shortage of bottled edible oil in the local market.
The stagnant water has left large portions of farmland submerged, posing a serious challenge to local farmers and leading to financial losses
