Bangladesh Agriculture

Harnessing the monsoon for sustainable agriculture in Bangladesh

Bangladesh’s monsoon sustains rice, jute, vegetables, fruits and fisheries, but climate-driven floods and waterlogging threaten production, demanding resilient farming,...

Nine journalists receive Bangladesh Agriculture Media Award 2025

Nine journalists received the inaugural BARF Media Award 2025 in Dhaka for outstanding agriculture reporting, recognising excellence in agricultural...

95% of Bangladesh farmers use imbalanced fertiliser, says World Bank

A World Bank report says 95% of Bangladeshi farmers use imbalanced fertiliser, threatening soil health and crop yields, while...

‘Solar-man’ Soleman drives solar irrigation shift for Bangladeshi farmers

Self-taught innovator’s low-cost system helps rural communities cut diesel use and irrigation costs. As diesel prices rise and power cuts...

Bangladesh farmland hit by rising acidity and falling soil fertility

A new SRDI report warns that rising soil acidity and declining organic matter are degrading Bangladesh’s farmland, threatening crop...

Cox’s Bazar farmers begin early Boro harvest over rain fears

Farmers in Cox's Bazar begin early boro harvesting as rain, gusty winds and waterlogging fears threaten crops just weeks...

Solar irrigation pumps ease fuel crisis for Chuadanga farmers

Farmers in Chuadanga are turning to solar irrigation pumps to offset fuel shortages, reduce costs, and ensure reliable water...

Diesel crisis pushes Bangladesh farmers toward solar irration

Rising diesel prices and shortages are accelerating Bangladesh’s shift to solar irrigation, helping farmers reduce costs, secure water supply,...

Bangladesh loses Tk 36,000cr yearly to climate risks in agriculture

A GED study finds climate risks cost Bangladesh’s agriculture Tk 36,000 crore annually, highlighting major food losses, land pressure,...

Solar irrigation cuts diesel costs for farmers in southern Bangladesh

Farmers in southern Bangladesh are adopting solar irrigation, sharply reducing costs and diesel reliance while improving water access, climate...

An illegal lead factory ravages farmland in Savar area

An illegal lead-acid battery factory in Savar is destroying farmland, crops and livelihoods, raising alarm over food security, public...

Bangladesh unveils 25-year agriculture roadmap to 2050

Bangladesh has launched a long-term agriculture roadmap aiming for climate resilience, modern farming, safe food and stronger exports by...