Govt to introduce crop insurance for farmers: agri minister

He said that farmers will receive compensation through insurance if their crops are damaged by floods or other natural calamities
18 March 2026, 16:15 PM

Farmers’ Tk 10,000 loans: Govt asks banks to write them off, withdraw cases

The government has decided to pay the loans and interest owed to banks for farmers whose debts have been waived, on the condition that all cases filed against those farmers are withdrawn.
16 March 2026, 02:18 AM

Rains pile misery on potato farmers in North

Heavy rains on Wednesday and Thursday nights submerged Rabi-season crops, including potatoes, across several northern districts.
15 March 2026, 03:28 AM

3,484-hectare arable land lost in 5yrs in Rangpur

Agricultural land across Rangpur district is gradually shrinking, with vast stretches of arable land are being used for non-agricultural purposes such as housing development and industrial establishments, brick kilns, and other infrastructures.
14 March 2026, 02:22 AM

Rain ends four-month dry spell, brings relief to tea gardens

Long-awaited showers raise hopes for fresh bud growth and improved tea production
13 March 2026, 16:24 PM

Rain brings relief to Rangpur’s Boro farmers, cuts irrigation costs

Water accumulates in paddy fields after two days of rainfall, sparing farmers from pumping groundwater and reducing diesel expenses
13 March 2026, 13:49 PM

Bumper harvest, low prices

Farmers from shoal areas within the Teesta, Brahmaputra and Dharla rivers in Rangpur region reaped a bumper harvest of sweet pumpkins this season, but low market prices have left many struggling to recover the production costs.
7 March 2026, 02:24 AM
2 March 2026, 17:35 PM

Two-month ban on hilsa fishing starts

A two-month fishing ban in five hilsa sanctuaries will take effect from midnight tonight, aiming to boost production and protect jatka, young hilsa less than 10 inches.
1 March 2026, 03:54 AM

Abundant blossoms raise hopes for a bumper mango harvest in Rajshahi

Over 70% of trees in Rajshahi flowered, with favourable weather boosting prospects of higher yields
25 February 2026, 15:24 PM

Potato farmers stare at losses as prices dip

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.
21 February 2026, 03:35 AM

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