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SAARC Workshop Charts Path for Family Farming in Livestock Sector

SAARC Workshop Charts Path for Family Farming in Livestock Sector

A three-day SAARC regional workshop on “Sustainable Family Farming in the Livestock Sector for Attaining the United Nations Decade of Family Farming (UNDFF) and the SDGs in South Asia” began yesterday (11 August 2025) in Kathmandu, Nepal.  
Ten Key Strategies to Prevent Mastitis in Dairy Cows

Ten Key Strategies to Prevent Mastitis in Dairy Cows
Govt to Boost Milk, Meat Output with Elite Bull Project

Govt to Boost Milk, Meat Output with Elite Bull Project
BGB Recovers Livestock Worth Tk 2cr from Smugglers

BGB Recovers Livestock Worth Tk 2cr from Smugglers
Village Woman Turns Poultry Hobby into Thriving Business

Village Woman Turns Poultry Hobby into Thriving Business
Govt Launches Project to Boost Milk and Meat Yields

Govt Launches Project to Boost Milk and Meat Yields
From Hobby to Livelihood: Dinajpur Man’s Quail Venture

From Hobby to Livelihood: Dinajpur Man’s Quail Venture
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Lightning Kills 11 Buffaloes in Kushtia’s Daulatpur

Lightning Kills 11 Buffaloes in Kushtia’s Daulatpur

Eleven water buffaloes belonging to two farmers died after being struck by lightning in Daulatpur upazila of Kushtia district late Saturday night. The incident occurred around 3:30 a.m. in the char area of the Padma River near Banglabazar in Chilmarhi Union, close to the border region.

Monday, 4 August 2025, 23:06
Train Kills 20 Research Sheep at BAU Campus

Train Kills 20 Research Sheep at BAU Campus

Twenty sheep used in academic research at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) were killed after being struck by a train near the university premises in Mymensingh on Friday. The incident occurred in the Darul Quran Hafezia Madrasa area when the Brahmaputra Express, traveling from Dewanganj to Dhaka, ran over the animals.

Saturday, 2 August 2025, 23:57
Milk Boom Transforms Lives in Rural Mymensingh

Milk Boom Transforms Lives in Rural Mymensingh

A quiet revolution in dairy farming has transformed the village of Paikarpara in Mymensingh’s Fulbaria upazila into a model of rural self-sufficiency. Once struggling with poverty, families here now earn steady incomes through small-scale dairy farms, significantly improving their living standards.

Friday, 1 August 2025, 19:12
Buffalo Farming Revives Livelihoods in Mymensingh

Buffalo Farming Revives Livelihoods in Mymensingh

Once dependent on agriculture, residents of the char areas along the Brahmaputra River in Mymensingh have been forced to adapt their livelihoods in the face of drastic changes to their land. For generations, farming vegetables and seasonal crops on the region’s fertile soil sustained families. However, a government plan to establish an economic zone led to extensive river dredging, and the extracted sand was dumped across both state-owned and private lands. Over the past eight years, this has rendered at least 200 acres of farmland in Rajibpur Union’s Char Ram Mohan and Ujanchar Nowpara villages unproductive.

Tuesday, 29 July 2025, 22:17
Austagram cheese gets GI tag, eyes global market

Austagram cheese gets GI tag, eyes global market

Austagram, located in Kishoreganj’s haor region, has a centuries‑old reputation for producing a unique kind of paneer. Recently, this local cheese received Geographical Indication (GI) status, bringing it national and international recognition. At a ceremony on April 30, 2025, organized by the Ministry of Industries’ Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, Austagram paneer was formally awarded its GI certificate—a milestone that opens up significant commercial and export potential.

Monday, 28 July 2025, 16:01
Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threatens Cattle in Monsoon

Foot-and-Mouth Disease Threatens Cattle in Monsoon

Among the viral diseases affecting livestock in Bangladesh, Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) remains one of the most alarming for farmers. The disease significantly reduces the productivity of infected animals, particularly dairy cattle, resulting in serious financial losses. Although FMD can occur year-round, its prevalence increases notably during the monsoon season.

Sunday, 27 July 2025, 14:14
WPSA-BB Elects New Executive Committee for 2025-26

WPSA-BB Elects New Executive Committee for 2025-26

The much-anticipated executive committee election of the World’s Poultry Science Association – Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB) for the 2025–26 term was held on Saturday, July 26, 2025. The election took place at the Mahal Hall of the Convention Center in Jamuna Future Park, Dhaka.

Saturday, 26 July 2025, 23:23
US beef prices reach record high amid tight supply

US beef prices reach record high amid tight supply

Beef prices in the United States have reached record levels due to long-term supply shortages and high seasonal demand. According to the Associated Press, the average price of ground beef rose to $6.12 per pound in June, marking a 12 percent year-on-year increase. Beef steak prices also climbed to $11.49 per pound, up 8 percent from last year.

Saturday, 26 July 2025, 23:12
Tension Rises Ahead of WPSA-BB Executive Committee Election 25–26

Tension Rises Ahead of WPSA-BB Executive Committee Election 25–26

The World’s Poultry Science Association – Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB), a leading organization in the country’s poultry science, research, and industrial sectors, is preparing for its Executive Committee election for the 2025–26 term. The election will be held on Saturday, July 26, at the Jamuna Future Park Convention Center in Dhaka. Voting will take place between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.

Thursday, 24 July 2025, 15:39
Rising Demand for Sonali Chickens Spurs Shift in Poultry Farming

Rising Demand for Sonali Chickens Spurs Shift in Poultry Farming

The Sonali chicken, particularly the `Sonali (Kok)` variety, is gaining popularity among farmers and consumers in Bangladesh due to its favorable meat quality and rising market demand. Unlike broilers, which often face public reluctance due to health concerns, Sonali chickens have carved a niche market, especially in urban areas.

Wednesday, 23 July 2025, 22:16
angail Farmers Struggle as LSD Spreads Among Cattle

angail Farmers Struggle as LSD Spreads Among Cattle

An outbreak of Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD), a viral infection affecting cattle, has been reported in several villages of Mirzapur upazila in Tangail, causing concern among local farmers and livestock owners. The disease, which primarily affects cows and calves, is leading to significant losses for small-scale farmers and commercial cattle farms alike.

Saturday, 19 July 2025, 22:31
Imran Khan’s Quail Farm Turns into a Model of Self-Reliance

Imran Khan’s Quail Farm Turns into a Model of Self-Reliance

Imran Khan (35), a resident of Balua Danga’s Andho Hafez Mor area in Dinajpur town, has transformed a personal hobby into a successful and sustainable quail farming business. What started with just ten birds bought for his children has now grown into a thriving hatchery and a source of steady income and employment.

Thursday, 17 July 2025, 00:31

Headlines:

Dhaka Acts on Fair Eid Hide Pricing
ADB Expresses Satisfaction Over Bangladesh’s Economy
Climate Change: Local Solutions Are Key
Surplus Bonanza: Bangladesh Has Plenty for Eid Sacrifice
Weather Alert: Storms Likely in 10 Regions by Tonight
Five more advisers to be sworn in today
Probe allegations of importing pesticides from unregistered, illegal sources: HC
Special train for ‘agro-products’ from Chapainawabganj suspended
Tariff Commission recommends zero duty on onion import
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