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Bangladesh received 31 percent more rainfall than the seasonal average this March, a development that caused crop damage worth Tk 83.39 crore across 16 northern districts, but also provided water for Boro cultivation, saving approximately 2 lakh tonnes of diesel.

Heavy rain causes Tk 83 crore worth of crop losses, saves 2 lakh tonnes of fuel

Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday nights submerged Rabi-season crops, including potatoes, across several northern districts.

Rajshahi does not reveal all its beauty at once. At first glance, it is the city’s orderly avenues, flowering trees and well-planned streets that draw admiration.

Every day, life starts for Nurnahar Begum before sunrise in Rajosh village of Gobindaganj upazila in Gaibandha.

Prior to cultivating any crop, farmers naturally wonder whether they can earn a profit from it or not. In other words, the prospect of profit is what motivates them to cultivate a certain crop.

Potato growers across the country are bracing for financial losses for the second consecutive year as prices of one of the nation’s largest vegetable crops have plunged further during the peak harvesting season.

Year-round harvests have made local fruits cheaper and exotic options commonplace

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After failing to shield potato farmers from a price crash last season, the government is now struggling to deliver cash incentives even as harvesting of this year’s early varieties has already begun, raising fresh concerns about policy delays and continued neglect of growers.

Rangpur Met Office says harsh conditions may persist for several more days

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Rates dropped by more than Tk 100 per maund in two weeks as growers blame rising imports even amid peak harvesting

Sohel Rana had been growing mangos since 2013 in traditional methods, often applying excessive chemical fertilisers and pesticides. He was aware of the health risks and the adverse effects on the soil, but he did what he needed to do for a greater yield. And until last year, the farmer from Naogaon sold his produces in the local market for a marginal profit.

Countrywide farmers across 29 districts suffered losses worth Tk 212cr