For the first time in Bangladesh, two serotypes (8b and 11) of the fowl adenovirus responsible for causing Inclusion Body Hepatitis (IBH) in broiler chickens have been identified. The discovery was made by Professor Dr. Md. Alimul Islam and his research team from the Department of Microbiology and Hygiene at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU).
Researchers at Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) have developed three new varieties of sweet potato that are even more nutritious and medicinally beneficial than traditional colored sweet potatoes. Named BAU Sweet Potato-7, 8, and 9, these new varieties are believed to help prevent diseases like cancer and diabetes, according to scientists and medical experts.
Plastic pollution in Bangladesh’s rivers is increasing every day. A recent study by Bangladesh Agricultural University (BAU) found that nearly 73,000 tons of plastic waste are entering the country every year through river routes. This is causing a large buildup of microplastics in river water and sediment.
Bhetki, also known as coral fish, is gaining popularity among consumers and fish farmers alike due to its exceptional nutritional value, delicious taste, and high market price. One of its key advantages is its low spine count, which makes it more appealing both locally and internationally. In Bangladesh, this premium fish is commonly known by two names—Bhetki and Coral.
Heranti Koch, a helpless widow of Koch ethnic minority group, has not been able to get a government house even after 13 years since her husband died.
The family members of Faisal Khan Shuvo, a youth who died following a raid of Detective Branch (DB) of police in Mymensingh, have claimed that his death was a ‘planned murder’.