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World News in Brief: 13 June 2023
A round-up of important world news from 13 June 2023, from Cyclone Biparjoy to the Kakhovka dam collapse.
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Jagonews24
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Crops
At Kansat Mango Market, 54 kg Makes One Maund
Wholesalers at Kansat mango market count 52-54 kg as a maund instead of 40 kg, and farmers say they are held hostage.
Fruits
Mangoes Sent by Sheikh Hasina Reach Mamata's Home
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's annual gift of mangoes has reached West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee's home in Kalighat.
Agribusiness
1,500 kg Kalopahar Priced at Tk 25 Lakh
A Munshiganj farm has priced its 1,500 kg buffalo Kalopahar at Tk 25 lakh ahead of Eid, claiming it is the biggest in the country.
Crops
Swallowing Toxic Lychee Seeds Can Be Dangerous
Lychee seeds contain natural toxins, and seeds of several other fruits can also harm health if eaten, according to Healthshots.
Fruits
One Mango Weighs 5 kg in Jashore
A Brunei King mango tree at the Jashore Horticulture Centre has borne 35 fruits this year, the biggest weighing about 5 kg.
Fruits
PM Sends 30 Maunds of Haribhanga Mangoes to Mamata
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has sent 1,200 kg of Rangpur's Haribhanga mangoes as a gift to West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee.
Environment
'Herbivorous' Deer Seen Chewing a Snake; Video Goes Viral
A viral video shows a deer chewing a snake, which experts explain by a shortage of minerals such as phosphorus and calcium.
Environment
Snakebite Patient Arrives at Hospital With the Dead Snake
A man bitten by a snake in Chuadanga's Jibannagar upazila was taken to hospital with the dead snake, which proved to be non-venomous.
Environment
Child Dies of Snakebite in Her Sleep
A child named Anusa Ghosh died after being bitten by a snake while asleep at her home in Singra, Natore, on 12 June.
Crops
Tk 30-40 Crore of Mangoes Sold Daily at Kansat Market
Good prices have brought the Kansat mango market to life, with an estimated Tk 30-40 crore of mangoes changing hands each day.
Fruits
Jam Lemonade for Summer Relief
With jam in season, a quick lemonade made from its juice offers relief in the summer heat.
Crops
Prices High Despite Record Output: Where Is the Surplus Rice Going?
Despite record rice harvests and a surplus over demand, consumers in Bangladesh are paying high prices for rice.