Environment
Thakurgaon UNO Seizes Felled Roadside Trees, Halts Road Work
The Thakurgaon Sadar UNO seized roadside trees felled during road widening in Borogaon union, which workers said were cut on the union chairman's orders.
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Natore Traders Ordered to Sell Watermelons by the Piece
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection has ordered traders in Natore to sell watermelons by the piece rather than by weight from 17 March.
Vegetables
Does Fasting Really Make You Irritable?
Experts say mood changes during Ramadan stem mainly from changes in eating habits and sleep, and suggest tips to avoid irritability while fasting.
Environment
Over 150 Trees Felled in Shyamnagar's 'Mini Sundarbans'
More than 150 baen and keora trees have been felled in a char forest known as the Mini Sundarbans in Shyamnagar, Satkhira, allegedly by an embankment contractor's workers.
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How Good for You Is Each Dry Fruit?
A guide to the nutritional benefits of seven common dry fruits and nuts, and a reminder to eat them in moderation.
Fruits
Date Prices High in Kolkata Too
Date prices have risen in Kolkata's markets for Ramadan, though sellers say trade is slow, while in Bangladesh date prices have hit record highs.
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Two Friends Become Self-Reliant Growing Jujube in Rajoir
Two friends in Rajoir, Madaripur, have become self-reliant with a jujube orchard that paid off in its first year and has since grown.
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Mango Blossom Sways on Rajshahi's Trees as Young Fruit Begins to Set
Mango blossom has appeared on most of Rajshahi's trees and young fruit is setting on early varieties, though officials and a scientist give different figures for how many trees have flowered.
Fruits
Watermelons Reach Chandpur at the Start of Chaitra, at High Prices
Trawler-loads of watermelons have begun arriving in Chandpur at the start of Chaitra, but supply is short of Ramadan demand and prices are high.
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Sharsha's Jahangir Succeeds With Fragrant Lemons
Young agri-entrepreneur Jahangir Alam has succeeded at his first attempt at lemon farming in Sharsha, Jashore, selling tens of thousands of lemons from his orchard.
Fruits
How to Pick a Deep Red, Sweet Watermelon
Eight simple checks help shoppers pick a ripe, sweet and red watermelon from the pile.
Fruits
Immature Watermelons on Sale, Yet at Tk 80 a Kg
Watermelons are selling at Tk 80 a kg at retail as Ramadan begins, even though most of the fruit on the market is not yet mature.
Fruits
Fruit Prices High in Kolkata at the Start of Ramadan
Fruit prices have risen in West Bengal's markets at the start of Ramadan, though sellers disagree on how much.