Reality check crucial in using technology: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter at a programme in Dhaka on Thursday said that reality check was crucial in using technology.
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Fungus discovered to curb livestock methane emissions
In a climate science breakthrough of global significance, Bangladeshi genetic scientist Abed Chaudhury has discovered a fungus that is able to reduce methane emissions from cattle up to 90 per cent...
Govt considers separate bank for livestock farmers
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Tuesday said the interim government has taken a plan to create a separate bank for livestock farmers...
Sale of milk, eggs, meat at fair prices inaugurated
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Friday inaugurated selling of milk, eggs and meat at fair price on the occasion of holy Ramadan at Siraj Mia Memorial Model School premises at Merul Badda in the capital Dhaka.
BRAC launches 'Livestock Grow Initiative'
BRAC鈥檚 Microfinance programme has officially launched the 'Livestock Grow Initiative鈥� to ensure financial security and sustainable development for livestock farmers across the country...
Imposing taxes key to curbing tobacco use, but not only solution: adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter has said that imposing taxes is one of the most effective methods for reducing tobacco consumption, though she emphasised that it is not the only solution.
Livestock sector irregularities to be investigated: adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Saturday said that the previous government鈥檚 financial irregularities in livestock sector would be investigated to ensure accountability and justice.
Flood causes over Tk 1,590cr loss in fisheries, livestock sector: adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter on Sunday said that the devastating floods in 86 upazilas of 12 districts caused an estimated loss of over Tk 1,590 crore in the fisheries and livestock sector...
Flood response programmes mustn鈥檛 leave livestocks out
THE ongoing flood in the north and north-east shows that the government鈥檚 flood response largely leaves out livestock. The livestock department says that more than 5,500 cattle and 34,500 poultry birds died in two-to-four weeks in the flood-stricken areas while many more are feared to die for an acute shortage of feed and fodder...
Denmark to introduce world鈥檚 first livestock carbon tax
Denmark will introduce the world鈥檚 first carbon tax on livestock, a unique measure designed to bring the Scandinavian country closer to its goal of carbon neutrality by 2045...
Cement sheets can boost livestock, poultry production: experts
The use of cement sheets in the livestock and poultry sectors to combat heat stress could increase annual production of approximately Tk 12,000 crore, speakers highlighted at a seminar titled 鈥楪reen Construction: How Cement Sheet is Transforming Bangladesh鈥檚 Agricultural Economy鈥� held at the Economic Reporters鈥� Forum on Monday...
US launches $34m climate smart livestock project
The US embassy Dhaka鈥檚 United States Department of Agriculture is launching its new Bangladesh Climate Smart Livestock project to enhance...
PM seeks private initiatives for livestock, fisheries sector鈥檚 dev
Prime minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday laid emphasis on ensuring food and nutrition security, calling upon the private sector to step forward for the development of the country鈥檚 poultry, fisheries and livestock...
PM opens Livestock Services Week and Fair聽
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Thursday inaugurated the Livestock Services Week and Fair aimed at promoting poultry and dairy farmers across Bangladesh through development of the sector.....