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...
Cooking under strain: High LPG prices bite into Bangladeshi homes
Jisan Al Jubair:
Despite recent dips, Bangladeshis are still grappling with exorbitant Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) prices, making this clean and efficient cooking fuel increasingly...