Crops
Import Duty Cut on Raw Material for Fruit Bag Industry
The proposed 2026-27 budget would lower the import duty on composite paper used to make fruit bags from 10 per cent to 5 per cent.
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Agribusiness
Crops
Ghagra Bazar in Rangamati, the Hub of Hill Produce
Ghagra Bazar in Rangamati's Kawkhali upazila has long been the trading heart of the area for fruit, jum crops and other produce grown by hill communities.
Fruits
Decision to End 'Dhalan' Practice in Rajshahi Mango Trade
Mangoes in the Rajshahi region will now be bought and sold by the kilogram, ending the long-standing "dhalan" practice under which traders took extra fruit without paying for it.
Fruits
How Many Mangoes Is It Good to Eat Each Day?
A healthy adult can usually eat one or two medium-sized mangoes a day, but eating too many can raise blood sugar, add calories and upset digestion.
Fruits
Call on Prime Minister to Withdraw Fruit Import Duty and Taxes
Former additional secretary Md Mahbub Kabir Milon has asked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to withdraw import duty and taxes on fruit.
Crops
After Japan, Nepal Bans Indian Mangoes
Nepal has banned Indian mango imports after excessive chemical pesticide was found in shipments, following a similar ban by Japan last month.
Crops
'Dholon' Practice Eats Into Mango Farmers' Profits
Despite an administrative decision to trade by the kilogram, mango farmers in the Rajshahi region are still made to give up to 54 kg for every 40 kg they are paid for.
Crops
Bandarban Begins Growing Avocado, the Famous Fruit of Mexico
Commercial cultivation of avocado, the famous fruit of Mexico and Central America, has begun in the hill district of Bandarban, and farmers' interest is growing.
Fruits
Why It Matters to Soak Ripe Mangoes in Water for an Hour Before Eating
Many people skip an important step before eating mangoes, soaking them in water, which experts say can reduce health risks.
Fruits
Local Jamun Floods Magura Markets, Drawing Crowds of Buyers
Local jamun is plentiful in Magura's markets this season, and buyers are crowding fruit stalls for its taste, nutrition and comparatively low price.
Fruits
How to Pick a Sweet and Juicy Mango
Not every mango in the market tastes the same, and a few simple checks can help buyers pick sweet, juicy, naturally ripe fruit.
FruitsRajshahi mango prices fell after Eid-ul-Azha, leaving growers fearing losses
In early June 2026, after Eid-ul-Azha, Rajshahi's Baneshwar market was full of mangoes but short of buyers; Gopalbhog fell from more than Tk 2,000 a maund at the start of the season to Tk 1,400-1,600.
Vegetables
The Health Benefits of Eating Jamun
Jamun, now in markets across the country, is rich in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fibre that can help protect the body from various illnesses.