Over 300 Farmers in Cumilla Grow Malta
More than 300 farmers across Cumilla now grow green malta, selling fresh fruit to local buyers.
More than 300 farmers across Cumilla now grow green malta, selling fresh fruit to local buyers.
Farmers in the Rangpur region are planting more malta each year after finding it profitable on small plots, with local fruit filling the city's wholesale markets.
Doctors say an adult can safely eat two apples a day, but eating three or four daily can cause harm, largely because of pesticides and wax used on the fruit.
Dr Alim Uddin, who applied for the geographical indication, says GI status for Rajshahi's Fazli mango will lift demand abroad and give it legal protection.
Guava, an easily available and nutritious fruit, is said to help with blood sugar, cholesterol, digestion, weight loss, immunity and skin.
The white inner side of a banana peel, rubbed on the skin every day, can help reduce acne and keep the skin moist, according to this home-care tip.
"Rajshahi's Fazli mango" has been recognised as a geographical indication product following an application by the Rajshahi Fruit Research Station.
Amla juice, rich in vitamin C, antioxidants and minerals, can help build immunity against the colds and fevers that come with changing weather.
Vitamins and minerals are vital for the body, and some everyday fruits can help make up any shortfall.
Sharat, the autumn season, brings sour fruits such as wood apple, olive, amra and chalta that are rich in vitamin C and help build immunity.
A quiet revolution in growing the local BARI Malta-1 is slowly reducing Bangladesh's reliance on imported malta, though consumers still favour foreign fruit.
Green papaya is very effective against stomach ailments and, the report says, helps with many other health problems, including heart trouble.
Star fruit is nutritious and low in calories, but a toxin it contains can be dangerous for people with kidney disease.