Crops
Gabtoli Wholesale Flower Market Opens
A permanent wholesale flower market has opened on the embankment at Gabtoli in the capital.
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Crops
Beekeepers Earn Tk 3 Lakh a Month from Honey in Rajbari
Beekeepers from Narayanganj earn about Tk 3 lakh to Tk 3.5 lakh a month collecting mustard honey beside fields in Goalanda, Rajbari.
HealthWhat to Eat With PCOS: A Nutritionist’s Advice Checked Against Health Bodies
Nutritionist Lina Akter advised women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to eat whole grains, vegetables and less sugar and to exercise; the WHO estimates 10 to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age have the condition.
Vegetables
Garlic Will Change the Taste of Carrots: Here Is the Recipe
A simple recipe for carrots fried with garlic, a quick side dish for rice or roti.
Agrotech
The Khuchin Net, an Old Way of Catching Fish
The hand-operated khuchin net, a centuries-old and eco-friendly way of fishing, is at risk of disappearing from Bangladesh's rivers.
Fisheries
Harmful Substances Being Found in Hilsa: Fisheries Adviser
Fisheries and livestock adviser Farida Akhter said a study has found microplastics, lead and cadmium in hilsa.
Fruits
Why Potassium Matters for Heart Health
Potassium, a small but vital mineral, helps regulate blood pressure and heart rhythm, and is easy to get from everyday foods.
Crops
Enjoy Chapti Pitha With Your Tea
Chapti pitha, a savoury winter rice cake, is quick to make from dry rice flour and goes well with hot tea.
Crops
Buffalo Rearing on the Coast in Crisis
The buffalo, long a symbol of wealth and power on Bangladesh's southern coast, is disappearing as grazing land and farmers' interest decline.
Crops
After Losing His Job in the Pandemic, Shah Alam Succeeds in Beekeeping
Mohammad Shah Alam turned to beekeeping after losing his job during the Covid pandemic and now runs 150 bee boxes.
Fisheries
Bhapa Ilish for a Homely Holiday Meal
Bhapa ilish, hilsa steamed in mustard and green chilli, is an easy and dependable dish for a relaxed day off.
FruitsBoroi, the winter jujube: rich in vitamin C, but not every claim holds up
Fresh boroi carries 65.8 to 76 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, making the seasonal fruit a good source of the vitamin. Popular claims about blood purification, diabetes and bone density are not backed by reliable evidence.
Environment
Met Office Explains Why the Cold Has Eased
Less fog and weak north-westerly winds have eased the cold in the second half of January, the Met Office says.