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Diamonds and Panda Waste: How the World's 5 Most Expensive Teas Are Made
Rarity, history, special processing and luxury marketing push the prices of five of the world's most expensive teas far beyond an ordinary cup.
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Agribusiness
Agribusiness
16-Maund 'Raja Bahadur' the Talk of the Cattle Market, Priced at Tk 5 Lakh
A 16-maund Sahiwal bull called Raja Bahadur, raised on natural feed in Patuakhali's Kalapara, is drawing crowds with an asking price of Tk 5 lakh.
Agribusiness
Green Coconuts Worth Tk 80 Sell for Tk 150 at Rajshahi Cattle Market
Heat-struck visitors to Rajshahi's City Hat are paying nearly double for green coconuts ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
Agribusiness
Rajshahi Has 92,000 More Sacrificial Animals Than It Needs
Rajshahi has about 92,000 more sacrificial animals than it needs this Eid, and farmers fear they will not recover their rising costs.
Agribusiness
Fake Note Trade Surges Before Eid as Fraud Rings Turn Active
Counterfeiters are targeting cattle markets and other cash hubs before Eid-ul-Azha, prompting raids and a Bangladesh Bank order for detection booths.
Fruits
What People With Diabetes Should Know Before Eating Lychee
People with diabetes need not give up lychee entirely but should watch how much they eat and when.
Agribusiness
Let People Not Be Sacrificed
A columnist argues that smuggled cattle, on top of a surplus of sacrificial animals, could drive Bangladesh's livestock farmers into losses this Eid.
Agribusiness
"I Won't Sell My Cattle Unless I Get My Target Price"
The traditional Bamondi-Nishipur cattle market in Meherpur is busy ahead of Eid-ul-Azha, but with more sellers than buyers, farmers facing high feed costs say offers are too low.
Fruits
Sherpur Markets Flooded With Unripe Lychees
Orchard owners and traders in Sherpur are picking and selling raw, sour lychees early in the season for quick profit, while doctors warn of serious health risks for children.
Agribusiness
Kalo Manik, the Bull Once Gifted to Khaleda Zia, Awaits Sale at Tk 22 Lakh
A farmer in Mirzaganj, Patuakhali, is asking Tk 22 lakh for Kalo Manik, a 45-maund bull once gifted to Khaleda Zia.
Fruits
Ripe Mangoes Rot Quickly: How to Keep Them Fresh
Ripe mangoes bought in bulk often turn soft and rot within days, even in the fridge, but a few storage rules keep them good for longer.
Agribusiness
Online Sales Open a New Horizon for Jamalpur's Livestock Farmers
Jamalpur's livestock farmers have a large surplus of animals ahead of Eid-ul-Azha and are worried by feed costs, but many see hope in selling cattle online.
Fruits
Enjoy Litchis, but Eat Them With Care
Litchis are a healthy summer fruit, but eating too many, especially on an empty stomach, can upset blood sugar, and children are most at risk.