Agri product imports to reduce over the years, says new agriculture minister

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said
19 February 2026, 19:36 PM

Fisheries ministry halts tobacco cultivation in Halda River basin

Authorities believe the halt would have a positive impact on conserving the Halda River’s fish resources
9 February 2026, 17:21 PM

Six new rice varieties approved for nationwide cultivation

With the approval, the total number of rice varieties developed by BRRI rises to 127
7 February 2026, 12:57 PM

None given go-ahead for artificial or indoor hilsa farming: ministry

The fisheries ministry issued a statement after news about such farming came to light
2 February 2026, 17:55 PM

Banks asked to collect data on farm loans of up to Tk 10,000

Make the data ready for the next government, says BB in an email sent to banks
1 February 2026, 19:59 PM

Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM

Incentives flow freely for big businesses, but farmers face barriers: adviser

The adviser said that industry owners take loans from banks but often fail to repay them, while farmers struggle to access credit
28 January 2026, 16:13 PM

Canal breach puts boro irrigation on hold in Nilphamari, Dinajpur

Repair delays leave 10,000 hectares uncertain as farmers demand compensation
27 January 2026, 22:10 PM

Jute millers threaten nationwide shutdown from Feb 1 over raw jute shortage

BJMA claimed that a handful of middlemen have stockpiled raw jute in warehouses, creating an artificial crisis in the domestic market
27 January 2026, 16:32 PM

Tk 100 crore subsidy okayed for fisheries, livestock sector

Moreover, farmers and hatcheries will get a 20% rebate on electricity bills
26 January 2026, 17:08 PM

Govt plans incentives for potato farmers

Surplus production prompts move amid struggle for fair prices
25 January 2026, 21:46 PM

Rangpur region: Sugarcane cultivation shrinks by 97pc in 5yrs

Sugarcane cultivation, once a key cash crop in the Rangpur region, has shrunk by more than 90 percent over the past five years following the closure of local sugar mills.
24 January 2026, 02:59 AM

Russia gifts 30,000 tonnes of fertiliser to Bangladesh

Uralchem, a leading fertiliser manufacturing company in Russia, delivered the fertiliser
19 January 2026, 15:48 PM

Bangladesh’s farm success comes at a cost: Prof Anu Muhammad

The hidden cost is translating into long-term threats to future generations, the economist said
18 January 2026, 18:15 PM

Govt suspends vannamei post-larvae import approvals

The decision came from a high-level meeting chaired by the fisheries adviser
15 January 2026, 18:08 PM

Farmers urged to protect crops, livestock against ongoing cold wave

Bangladesh Agro-Meteorological Information Service issued special bulletin today
7 January 2026, 09:41 AM

No crisis in quality jute seeds this season: adviser

Sk Bashir Uddin sits with the leaders of Bangladesh Jute Spinners Association
4 January 2026, 13:15 PM

Potato Paradox: Just another curry on the rice plate? This will not solve the price problem

Bangladesh largely views the crop as just another vegetable eaten with rice
27 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM

Farmers of early varieties of potato hit by old stock glut

This year, the price gap between new and old potatoes has narrowed significantly
20 December 2025, 18:41 PM