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

More aid planned for fishing ban periods

The interim government has taken initiatives to increase vulnerable group feeding assistance for the country’s fishermen, aiming to support their livelihoods during fishing bans.
9 August 2025, 18:05 PM

Jashore flooded after heavy rainfall

Aman seedbeds and vegetable crops destroyed
1 August 2025, 12:15 PM

Poultry farming changes life of Narail youth

His early life was marked by poverty
29 July 2025, 12:28 PM

Moulvibazar’s fallow fields turn fertile again

Over 4,200 hectares of barren land brought under cultivation
28 July 2025, 11:10 AM

Probe high rice prices, says Planning Commission

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.
27 July 2025, 18:10 PM

Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation

80% of the varieties are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons
23 July 2025, 15:02 PM

Eco-friendly storage units helping farmers preserve potatoes

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
18 July 2025, 18:13 PM

Farmers eye good returns as guava season kicks off

However, they do not expect a sharp fall this year
14 July 2025, 12:31 PM

Turning life around with duck farming

Shukkur Ali's life once revolved around hardship and uncertainty
14 July 2025, 11:51 AM

Adviser Farida stresses vaccination to curb livestock diseases

These two types of disease [FMD and LSD] are very much harmful for the livestock
6 July 2025, 13:06 PM