Fruits
Buyers Turn to Local Fruit as Imported Fruit Prices Rise in Khulna
Steep prices for imported fruit are driving shoppers in Khulna to cheaper local fruit such as papaya, banana, watermelon, local malta, dragon fruit, pineapple and sugarcane.
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Driver Mizanur Rahman's Hard Work Bears Fruit in Three Mixed Orchards in Magura
Mizanur Rahman, a driver from Choto Koldhari village in Magura's Mohammadpur, has built three mixed fruit orchards on two and a half bighas since 2021.
Vegetables
Why Country After Country Is Turning Away From India's Farm Produce
Japan's halt on Indian mangoes, China's action on rice and tighter spice checks elsewhere have exposed weaknesses in India's testing and traceability systems.
Fruits
Mangoes Run Out in Dhaka as Prices Soar at Season's End
As the mango season draws to a close, supplies in Dhaka's fruit markets have dwindled and prices of the remaining varieties have risen several-fold in a few weeks.
FruitsUS pistachio harvest sets a record at 1.58 billion pounds
The 2025 American pistachio crop was the largest ever, and for the first time the nut was eaten more widely at home than walnuts or pecans.
Crops
Watermelons Existed 4,000 Years Ago, With Evidence Found in Pharaohs' Tombs
Watermelon was grown in ancient Egypt some 4,000 years ago, and centuries of cultivation and selection turned a pale, watery fruit from Africa into today's sweet red melon and even Japan's square watermelons.
Fruits
From the Heart to Married Life: The Health Benefits of Watermelon
Watermelon does more than quench thirst: it helps keep the body hydrated and supports heart health, immunity and blood circulation, though it is no substitute for medicine.
FruitsDragon Fruit Milkshake: A Simple Recipe With Four Ingredients
On 30 July 2026 Jagonews24 published a simple dragon fruit milkshake recipe: ripe dragon fruit, cold milk, sugar or honey and crushed ice, blended for one to two minutes.
Crops
Once a Farm Labourer, Sayeed Now Sells 2,000 kg of Dragon Fruit a Day
Sayeed Sarkar of Gourinathpur in Jhenaidah's Maheshpur left a job, laboured on others' land and now trades 1,500 to 2,000 kg of dragon fruit a day.
Crops
Tk 20 Crore of Guava Sold From Dinghies Each Season
The traditional floating guava market at Atghar Kuriana in Pirojpur's Nesarabad trades more than Tk 20 crore of guava each season and draws tourists from home and abroad.
Fruits
How to Cook Chicken with Jackfruit Seeds
Jackfruit seeds add a nutty taste to a simple chicken curry that goes well with hot rice, polao or roti.
CropsBangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu holds 'Bangladesh Mango Delicacy' festival
On 26 July 2026 the Bangladesh Embassy in Kathmandu hosted a mango festival, "Bangladesh Mango Delicacy", showing late-season mangoes from the Rajshahi region and processed mango products to about 250 guests.
Fruits
Not Just Meat and Eggs: Fruits That Add Some Protein to Your Diet
Fruits such as guava, dates, banana, jackfruit and orange supply a little protein along with vitamins, minerals and fibre, though they cannot replace eggs, fish, meat or pulses.