agriculture

Stefan Liller, resident representative of UNDP Bangladesh, and Md Shahriar Kader Siddiky, secretary of the Economic Relations Division (ERD), pose for a photo after signing an agreement to drive locally-led climate adaptation initiatives across five of Bangladesh's most vulnerable agro-ecological zones, at ERD’s conference room on 5 November. Photo: Courtesy
Bangladesh

Govt, UNDP join hands to launch local adaptation initiatives in 5 agro-ecological zones

Representational Photo: Collected
Bangladesh

Special train for ‘agro-products’ from Chapainawabganj suspended

A farmer holds seedlings grown in cocopeat, a natural byproduct of coconut husks. Cocopeat is used as a soil substitute in seedling cultivation. Farmers in Joypurhat are increasingly turning to cocopeat seedlings to enhance vegetable yields and reduce the use of chemical fertilisers and pesticides. The photos were taken from Ramchandrapur village of Panchbibi upazila in the district recently. Photo: Md Golam Ehsanul Habib
Bangladesh

Higher yield, safe vegetables: Cocopeat seedlings boost Joypurhat agro-economy

The special train for agricultural goods passing through Chuadanga on 22 Oct. Photo: TBS
Agriculture

Agri-goods special train fails to transport enough vegetables to Dhaka on first day

Narail's fisheries and agricultural sectors have suffered losses worth Tk100 crore due to the recent floods. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Flood: Narail fisheries, agriculture sectors suffer Tk100 crore losses

Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Jute fiber's quality to be improved to boost jute usage: Agri secy

Farmers sow vegetable seeds at a seedling farm at Shahnagar village, Shahjahanpur upazila, Bogura. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Seedlings sprout to transform villages in Bogura

Sketch: TBS
Thoughts

Modernisation and expansion of architectural science and technology education

Popi’s love for nature and agriculture inspired her to create short, informative videos where she showcases and explains different fruits, flowers, along with agricultural hacks. Photo: Courtesy
Panorama

Meet Umma Kulsum Popi, the first female agri influencer of the country

Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

WTO must prioritise core spirit of agriculture: Experts

This autonomous robot called FD20 can strategically sow seeds directly into the soil, ensuring optimal spacing and depth for healthy plant growth. Photo: Collected
Tech

Tech takes the field: The future of agriculture

IFAD's Country Director for Bangladesh Dr Valantine Achancho presents his credentials to Foreign Affairs Adviser Md Touhid Hossain at the ministry recently. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

Bangladesh has incredible potential in agriculture: IFAD 

Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Lamb rearing transforms financial fate of girls in Rajshahi