Paddy crisis drives up Miniket rice prices
Paddy crisis drives up Miniket rice prices

The production of fine-grain Miniket rice has dropped by 80% over the past month due to a shortage of the paddy required for its production. An investigation has identified a supply shortage as the main factor behind the rising prices of Miniket rice in markets across the country, including Dhaka....

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...