National Bulletin

Date: 17 January 2024





 
		

			
				
				

				     
					



17 January 2024 [Wednesday]

FOR THE PERIOD 17.01.2024 - 21.01.2024






 



 





 



 



 



Realized Weather at different locations in the country



 



Rainfall for last 24 hours (till 06 AM on 17 January 2024) and maximum temperature on 16 January 2024 and minimum temperature on 17 January 2024 is given below:






Forecast:



Rainfall: Rain is likely to occur at one or two places over Rajshahi, Khulna & Barisal divisions.



Weather may remain mainly dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country.



Fog: Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during night to morning and it may continue till noon at places. Air navigation, inland river transport and road communication may disrupt temporarily due to fog.



Temperature: Night temperature may rise by (1-2)ºC and day temperature may rise slightly over the country. Due to foggy day, cold day condition is likely to prevail at places over the country.



 



 





 



 



Spatial Distribution of weather parameters for the Week ending on 16 January 2024



 



 




	
		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

	




 



 



 



 





 



 



Agrometeorological Weather Forecast for the period: 17.01.2024 to 23.01.2024



Bright sunshine hour is likely to be from 3.00 to 5.00 hours per day during this period.



Average free water loss is likely to be from 1.00 to 3.00 mm per day during this period.



 



Light rain is likely to occur at many places over Khulna division, at a few places over Barishal



division, at one or two places over Dhaka, Chattogram & Rajshahi divisions. Weather may remain



dry with temporary partly cloudy sky elsewhere over the country during 1st half of this period (18-



19 January 2024).



• Weather may remain dry with temporary partly cloudy sky over the country during 2nd half of this period.



• Moderate to thick fog may occur over the country during midnight to morning and it may continue till noon at places over the country during this period.



• Mild cold wave may sweep at places over Rangpur, Rajshahi, Mymensingh & Sylhet divisions



during 2nd half of this period.



• Day temperature is likely to be range 20±4oC and night temperature is likely to be range 12±3o C during this period.



 





 



 



 



 



District Wise Quantitative Weather Forecast for next Five days from 17.01.2024 to 21.01.2024



 



 




	
		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

		

			
			
		

	




 



 



 



 





 



 



Different Satellite Products over Bangladesh




	
		

			NOAA/VIIRS BLENDED NDVI composite for the week. No. 02 (07.01.2024 to 13.01.2024) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VCI composite for the week No. 02 (07.01.2024 to 13.01.2024) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
		

		

			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED TCI composite for the week No. 02 (07.01.2024 to 13.01.2024) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
			NOAA/ AVHRR BLENDED VHI composite for the week No. 02 (07.01.2024 to 13.01.2024) over Agricultural regions of Bangladesh

			

					
		

	




 



 





 



 



Agromet Advisories



According to the medium range forecast, The following agromet advisories are provided in these circumstances:



 



 





 



 



Khulna Region (Districts: Bagerhat, Khulna, Narail and Satkhira)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 





 



 



Rangamati Region (Districts: Bandarban, Khagrachari and Rangamati)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Barishal Region (Districts: Barguna, Barishal, Bhola, Jhalokati, Patuakhali and Pirojpur)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Bogura Region (Districts: Bogura, Joypurhat, Pabna and Sirajganj)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Cumilla Region (Districts: Brahmanbaria, Chandpur and Cumilla)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Rajshahi Region (Districts: Chapai Nawabganj, Naogaon, Natore and Rajshahi)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Chattogram Region (Districts: Chattogram, Cox's Bazar, Feni, Lakshmipur and Noakhali)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Jashore Region (Districts: Chuadanga, Jashore, Jhenaidah, Kushtia, Magura and Meherpur)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Dhaka Region (Districts: Dhaka, Gazipur, Kishoreganj, Manikganj, Munshiganj, Narayanganj, Narsingdi and Tangail)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 



 





 



 



Dinajpur Region (Districts: Dinajpur, Panchagarh and Thakurgaon)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Vegetative Growth
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
    • 
	
  • If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Tillering
    • 
	
  • Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
    • 
	
  • Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
    • 
	
  • Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
    • 
	
  • Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
    • 
	
  • It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
    • 
	
  • To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
    • 
	
  • In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
    • 
	
  • Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
    • 
	
  • Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
    • 
	
  • Due to high relative humidity, sooty mould disease may occur in mangoes. To control Pruning of affected branches and wash off the tree with soapy water is advised. In case of severe infestation Spray with Mancozeb @ 0.2% + Clorpyriphos 20EC 2ml/l at 10-15 days interval.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Mustard



    
	
  • Stage:Pod initiation
    • 
	
  • Apply light irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
    • 
	
  • The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
    • 
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
    • 
	
  • Give lukewarm water to drink.
    • 
	
  • Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
    • 
	
  • Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
    • 
	
  • Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
    • 
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Keep clean the pond water.
    • 
	
  • Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Tuber bulking/ development
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
    • 




 



 





 



 



Faridpur Region (Districts: Faridpur, Gopalganj, Madaripur, Rajbari and Shariatpur)





A severe cold wave prevails all over the country. Apart from this, the Bangladesh Meteorological Department (BMD) said light rain/ drizzling are likely to occur in the next three days. According to BMD information, moderate to dense fog is likely to fall over the country from midnight to morning, and it may continue till afternoon at some places. In this situation, the following urgent advisories are given to protect the standing crops:



    
	
  • In this condition of fog and winter, 3-5 cm of water should be retained in the seed bed of Boro rice.
    • 
	
  • For protection against cold outbreaks and normal growth of crops-
    • 




    
	
  • Cover the seed bed with transparent polythene at night.
    • 
	
  • Take out the water from the seedling in the morning and add new water again.
    • 
	
  • Every morning, shake off the accumulated dew on the saplings.
    • 




    
	
  • Current weather conditions may attack potato late blight. Spray every 7–10 days with fungicides of the Mancozeb family at approved rates for control.
    • 




    
	
  • Alternaria blight can occur in mustard. Spray 3 to 4 times after 10–12 days of the approved dose of Eprodione fungicide as soon as the disease appears.
    • 




    
	
  • Provide regular light irrigation to fruit trees to protect them from the damaging effects of cold. Cover young fruit trees with straw/polythene sheet to protect them from cold wind.
    • 




    
	
  • Avoid irrigation in wheat fields. Make sure that water does not accumulate on the ground.
    • 




    
	
  • Surround cattle and poultry houses with chaat/black cloth and keep high-voltage bulbs burning.
    • 
	
  • Ensure that there is enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures. Apply lime (250–500 g/decimal) to ponds to protect fish from various bacterial diseases.
    • 






 





 



 



Rangpur Region (Districts: Gaibandha, Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, Nilphamari and Rangpur)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Grain Formation
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 
	
  • During the stage, farmers are advised to 3rd time irrigation at wheat field for good yield.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Tillering
    • 
	
  • Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
    • 
	
  • Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
    • 
	
  • Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 
	
  • Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
    • 
	
  • Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
    • 
	
  • Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
    • 
	
  • Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 
	
  • Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
    • 
	
  • It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
    • 
	
  • To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
    • 




Mustard



    
	
  • Stage:Pod initiation
    • 
	
  • Apply light irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
    • 
	
  • The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
    • 
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
    • 
	
  • Give lukewarm water to drink.
    • 
	
  • Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
    • 
	
  • Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
    • 
	
  • Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
    • 
	
  • Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
    • 
	
  • Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
    • 
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Keep clean the pond water.
    • 
	
  • Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Tuber bulking/ development
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to irrigate the land for keeping optimum moisture in the field during this stage for quality tuber formation and development.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
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Sylhet Region (Districts: Habiganj, Moulvibazar, Sunamganj and Sylhet)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Vegetative Growth
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to apply 2nd time irrigation at wheat field at 55-60 DAS (panicle initiation stage) for good yield.
    • 
	
  • If symptoms of sulphur deficiency noticed in wheat crop, broadcast 1.0Kg gypsum/decimal is advised.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Heading
    • 
	
  • Arrange proper solarisation within the row by stirring the plants after each 2 rows.
    • 
	
  • Where seedlings are 90-110 days old apply last top dressing with urea and potash.
    • 
	
  • Maintain 2-5 cm land water level.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
    • 
	
  • Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
    • 
	
  • Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
    • 
	
  • It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
    • 
	
  • To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
    • 
	
  • In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
    • 
	
  • Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
    • 
	
  • Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Mustard



    
	
  • Stage:Flowering
    • 
	
  • Apply 125-150 kg Urea per hectare before flowering.
    • 
	
  • If soil moisture is not adequate at siliqua stage i.e 50-55 days after sowing apply irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
    • 
	
  • The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
    • 
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
    • 
	
  • Give lukewarm water to drink.
    • 
	
  • Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
    • 
	
  • Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
    • 
	
  • Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
    • 
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Keep clean the pond water.
    • 
	
  • Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
    • 




 



 





 



 



Mymensingh Region (Districts: Jamalpur, Mymensingh, Netrokona and Sherpur)



Wheat



    
	
  • Stage:Vegetative Growth
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Rice Boro



    
	
  • Stage:Tillering
    • 
	
  • Apply urea 13 kg/bigha as first top dressing after 15-20 days of transplanting (4-5 tillers/hill).
    • 
	
  • Maintain 5-7 cm land water level.
    • 
	
  • Apply irrigation.
    • 




Vegetable



    
	
  • Protect young plants of vegetable from low temperature.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is favourable for the incidence of yellowish-brown spot in tomato, Spray mancozeb 2.5-3g/litres of water.
    • 
	
  • Under cold conditions, there may be infestation of yellow vein mosaic in okra. Farmers are advised to remove all infected plants and destroy them. Disinfect gardening tools after every use. Control white fly, the vector, by spraying imidacloprid 17.8 SL @ 0.5ml/ liters of water before populations reach high levels.
    • 
	
  • Under the prevailing weather condition, monitoring is advised for infestation of fruit borers in brinjal, tomato, chilli. If infestation occurs, installation of pheromone traps @ 40 traps per acre is advised.
    • 
	
  • Present weather is congenial for sucking pests in vegetables.To control spray Malathion 57 EC @ 1.0 ml/litre water.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Horticultural



    
	
  • Protect young plants of horticulture crops from low temperature
    • 
	
  • It is advised to cover the small horticulture plants with grass/polythene sheet to avoid cold paralysis
    • 
	
  • To protect young fruit plants from chilly winds, cover young fruit plants with straw/polythene sheets/ gunny bags.
    • 
	
  • In fruit crops, apply organic mulches after earthing up and weeding to conserve residual soil moisture as well as to maintain the soil temperature.
    • 
	
  • Under the present weather conditions, there is a chance of an attack of pseudostem weevil to young banana plants of 3-4 months age. Spray Chlorpyriphos 2 ml/liter of water
    • 
	
  • Weather conditions are congenial for bud rot disease in coconut; spray Bordeaux mixture 1% on spindle leaves and crown of disease affected as well as neighbouring palms.
    • 
	
  • Apply Irrigation.
    • 




Mustard



    
	
  • Stage:Pod initiation
    • 
	
  • Apply light irrigation.
    • 




Livestock



    
	
  • Night temperature is decreasing. So keep the cattle under the shed.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary steps to prevent external parasites.
    • 
	
  • The temperature can be increased by lighting high-wattage bulbs in cowsheds.
    • 
	
  • Give anthelmintic drugs.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate the cattle to prevent scurvy.
    • 
	
  • Give lukewarm water to drink.
    • 
	
  • Feed 50-100g mineral mixture daily with feed to maintain cattle health.
    • 




Poultry



    
	
  • Keep the poultry shed clean and dry.
    • 
	
  • Protect the chicken from the cold air with plastic screens or plastic bags on all sides.
    • 
	
  • High power bulbs (100 watts or more) in the poultry shed for 1-2 hours after dusk will increase egg production and diseases will reduce.
    • 
	
  • Take necessary measures to protect against fungal diseases.
    • 
	
  • Vaccinate Spring Disease of Chicken.
    • 
	
  • Let the hens out of the coop a little late in the morning and close the coop door in the evening.
    • 




Fishery



    
	
  • Reduce fish density, and transfer to other ponds if necessary.
    • 
	
  • Ensure enough water in the pond to avoid the harmful effects of low temperatures.
    • 
	
  • Reduce food in winter. Stop feeding if needed.
    • 
	
  • Keep clean the pond water.
    • 
	
  • Apply lime in the pond to protect fish from various bacterial diseases in winter. (250-500 gm/per decimal)
    • 




Potato



    
	
  • Stage:Harve sting
    • 
	
  • Harvesting should be done at 80 to 90 days after sowing depending on the varieties.
    • 
	
  • Farmers are advised to stop irrigation before 5-7 days of haulm pulling. Keep the tubers under soil for 7-10 days for curing after haulm pulling.
    • 
	
  • After curing, sorting and grading preserve the potato tuber in cold storage at 2.50- 40 C with 85-95% Relative humidity (RH).
    • 
	
  • Harvest potato at dry and sunny weather. Keep the harvested potato at shady and windy location for at least 3-5 days for curing.
    • 
	
  • Due to favorable weather conditions and at this stage of the crop attack of red ants may be observed in the potato field. Farmers are advised to apply Phorate 10% granules @ 2kg/bigha or Malathion 5% dust @ 5kg/bigha in the soil at the time of earthing up.
    • 
	
  • Dig the potato carefully to avoid crop damage. Hip the potato in the field for hardening. For better marketing grade the potato in three sizes. Store the smallest size for seed purposes for next season.
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Potato wireworm infestation. Use Pheromone trap and earthingup before 60 days of potato harvesting
    • 
	
  • Present weather condition is congenial for Late Blight infestation. Spray of Mancozeb @2gm/L water.
    •