Metro rail divides city commuters, bringing relief for some and grief for others
Special Correspondent:
“Metro Rail” becoming more and more popular among city commuters is causing a divide among them as most low-income people cannot afford it...
Excessive pruning in modern mills threatens nutrient-rich rice
Joint research calls attention to the deprivation of essential nutrients and proposes policy changes
BM Desk:
A recent joint study conducted by researchers from Dhaka University's...
Potato panic: Blight bites Bangladeshis as spud prices skyrocket
Jisan Al Jubair:
From Dhaka's bustling markets to rural dinner tables, a familiar groan echoes: "Potatoes are too expensive!" This week, the humble spud, a...
Skyrocketing poultry prices in Bangladesh: a squeeze on farmers, consumers
Jisan Al Jubair:
Chicken and eggs, once staples on the Bangladeshi dinner table, have turned into luxuries for many as prices continue to soar. This...
Farmers worried about tourists damaging mustard crops
Golam Mostofa, Tarash (Sirajganj):
The beautiful yellow mustard fields in Bangladesh's Chalanbeel region are a popular tourist destination, but they are also causing concern for...