agriculture
Can Bangladesh boost agriculture production to reduce import?
Bangladesh's economy heavily depends on garment exports and remittances for its foreign exchange reserves, with limited diversification in agricultural products. Despite being an agrarian society, it imports key agriculture-related products, straining reserves.
Why are women farm workers still paid less?
Bridge the pay gap, bring agricultural work under labour law
The real comparative advantage of Bangladesh
The overwhelming consensus among experts and media professionals is that cheap labour is Bangladesh’s primary comparative advantage.
High time the government got its priorities right
Low allocations for sectors that ensure people’s well-being, such as health, education, agriculture and social safety protection, is unacceptable
Catkin farming can open up new avenues
Catkins (locally known as kashia) have emerged as a reliable source of income for marginal farmers in some districts.
Vegetable farmers hit hard by blockade
Vegetable's wholesale prices in Pabna fell by 50% in the three-day blockade from Oct 31
Tk 7,000cr project launched to boost safe food production
The government today launched a Tk 7,000 crore project to boost the commercialisation of farming and accelerate agricultural exports by facilitating the expansion of safe food production.
Tk 189 crore incentive for 10 winter crop growers
The government will give Tk 189 crore in incentives to the farmers of 10 winter crops this fiscal year, agriculture ministry said today.
Agritourism for improving education and rural entrepreneurship
Agritourism, through which visitors can experience how a farm works, presents a unique opportunity to leverage Bangladesh's rich agricultural heritage and diverse rural landscapes. With its vibrant farming communities and traditional agricultural practices, the country could become a leading destination for such tourism.
Good yield of Boro likely
Farmers in most parts of the country have started harvesting Boro paddy with high hopes of getting a better price this season.
Govt okays nuclear research for sustainable agro production
The government approves a draft law that will endorse nuclear research for boosting the country’s agriculture in a sustainable manner. Cabinet division, in a regular meeting, approves the draft of Bangladesh Nuclear Agriculture Institute Act-2016.
Smart agriculture with smart technology
Unlike many other sub-continental countries, one of the major limitations in designing ICT based services for the rural farmers in Bangladesh is the low literacy and technology adverseness.
[WATCH] Do you know Bangladesh produces 157 types of vegetables?
Vegetable is a crucial component in a balanced diet and there is no alternative to be healthy without it. But do you know there are 157 types of vegetables that Bangladesh produces every year?
First national vegetables fair begins
The day is not far when farmers would not need soil to grow vegetables, fruits and flowers in Bangladesh.
Madaripur road crash kills govt officer, ex-college principal
A government officer and a former principal of a college are killed in a road accident at Rajoir upazila in Madaripur on the Dhaka-Barisal highway.
Dried up Teesta hits livelihood
“We used to have bumper crops here,” says farmer Mahir Uddin of Char Kalmati village in Lalmonirhat. “The Teesta River used to flow year-round but nowadays there's not enough water in winter for optimal agriculture.”
E-agri information centres
We applaud the government decision to expand e-Krishi (e-agriculture) services in rural areas to disseminate agricultural information among farmers.
Fish production doubles as farming gets popular
The country’s fish production has nearly doubled over the last decade thanks to popularity of fish farming. Consequently, the overall fish production increased by around 88 percent during this period.
The best way to get pure milk in Dhaka (video)
How far are you willing to go for pure and fresh milk in Dhaka – world’s second worst livable city reputed for adulterated food products right and left.
