Jaintapur farmers thrive with bumper watermelon harvest
Jaintapur farmers thrive with bumper watermelon harvest

A sea of lush green vines stretches across the fields of Jaintapur, each cradling vibrant watermelons that glisten under the late winter sun. This year, farmers in this upazila of Sylhet have enjoyed a bumper harvest, with their produce not only filling local markets but also reaching wholesale...

Farmers embrace waterlogging-tolerant BINA Mustard-9 for higher yields
Farmers embrace waterlogging-tolerant BINA Mustard-9 for higher yields

Farmers in Cumilla are increasingly turning to BINA Mustard-9, a high-yield variety known for its tolerance to temporary waterlogging caused by heavy rains. With a lifespan of 8084 days and strong profitability, this mustard cultivar is gaining popularity among growers. A field day was organized...

Govt ends special OMS program for low-income people
Govt ends special OMS program for low-income people

The government has decided to discontinue the special Open Market Sale (OMS) program that provided low-cost agricultural products to low-income groups via trucks. Finance Advisor Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed announced on Tuesday that the program would cease operations starting January, following a decision...

Jahangir warns of tougher action on artificial crisis of fertiliser
Jahangir warns of tougher action on artificial crisis of fertiliser

Agriculture Adviser Lt. Gen. (Retd.) Md. Jahangir Alam Chowdhuryon Tuesday announced taking strict action against creating an artificial crisis of fertiliser, reiterating that there is no scarcity of fertiliser in the country. The message for the farmers is that there is no crisis of fertiliser...

Fascinating words from around the world: language, culture, and climate in 2024
Fascinating words from around the world: language, culture, and climate in 2024

Here are some fascinating words and phrases the BBC discovered in 2024, shedding light on cultural and environmental changes. From reindeer searching for food in the Arctic to new expressions of climate change, we explored how language reveals the world around us. We uncovered secret languages...

Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing: Research
Consuming arts and culture is good for health and wellbeing: Research

Going to an arts event or taking part in a cultural activity, even only occasionally such as every few months, confers an array of significant benefits that can include alleviating pain, frailty, depression and dependence on medication, the government-commissioned review has found. Engagement...

Coordinated approach to address climate impacts on agriculture: Rizwana
Coordinated approach to address climate impacts on agriculture: Rizwana

Syeda Rizwana Hasan, Advisor to the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change and the Ministry of Water Resources, stated that addressing the adverse effects of climate change on agriculture requires a coordinated approach. To achieve this, the Ministries of Agriculture, Water...