Flower farmers in Kotchandpur upazila of Jhenaidah are facing severe losses as marigold prices have plummeted.

The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore -- the first in Bangladesh since 2018 -- raising concerns among farmers.

Acreage and production are expected to continue increasing in MY26, with Bangladesh likely to produce 1.60 lakh tonnes of soybeans next year, according to the report released last week.

Bangladesh is witnessing a concerning rise in poverty, leading to worsening food insecurity, according to a recent study by the Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies (BIDS).

The MoU signing ceremony took place at the DAE Head Office in Dhaka's Farmgate

Agricultural loan disbursement declined, but recovery increased in Bangladesh in the six months to December last year compared to the same period of the previous year.

According to officials of the Department of Agriculture Extension, strawberries are being cultivated on a total of 15 acres of land in Kurigram and four acres in Lalmonirhat. Some are getting good yields, and some are not. Sapling selection is very important for getting a good yield of strawberry production

Boro rice fields in several areas of Kalmakanda upazila in Netrakona have been infested by brown planthoppers, locally known as “current poka”, raising serious concerns among farmers over harvesting their ripened crops.

The popularity of watermelon cultivation has been steadily on the rise in the Chattogram region.

The tax will now be 5% from the earlier 10%

Around 70-80 percent of litchi trees have produced new leaves instead of buds, growers say

Transport costs have allegedly been hiked by double the usual rate

Dinajpur, widely known as the “Land of Litchis”, is experiencing a promising season, with thousands of trees across the district adorned in golden blossoms.

However, the company declares a 520 per cent cash dividend for its shareholders, the highest in five years

Compared to Ramadan 2024, several essential goods remain cheaper, but concerns remain over volatility in the market.

Rice, sugar, milk powder, water, pulse, tea, salt and soybean oil will be sold through trucks

Patuakhali’s watermelon growers are witnessing a bumper harvest this year, with buyers rushing to purchase the fruit directly from the fields.

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