Fruits

Jagonews243 June 20264 min read

Antarctica's Blood Falls and the Hills' 'Blood Fruit' Suddenly in the Spotlight

Antarctica's red Blood Falls owe their colour to iron-rich brine, while in Bangladesh a wild hill fruit known as 'blood fruit' has become a social media sensation.

Jagonews243 June 20262 min read

Be Careful Before Eating Lychees on an Empty Stomach

Lychees are nutritious, but eaten on an empty stomach they can dangerously lower blood sugar, especially in children and undernourished people.

Jagonews243 June 20264 min read

Bombai Lychee Rules the Market as Rajshahi Eyes Tk 56 Crore in Trade

A bumper lychee harvest in Rajshahi, led by the popular Bombai variety, could bring in about Tk 56 crore this season if market conditions hold.

One Maund Equals 54 Kilograms at Kansat Mango Market, Farmers Complain

Farmers at the Kansat mango market in Shibganj, Chapainawabganj, accuse wholesalers of buying mangoes at 54-55kg to the maund instead of the standard 40kg.

Jagonews242 June 20263 min read

Ripe Lychees Scorched by Sun in Ishwardi, Farmers Get Low Prices

Drought and fierce sun in Pabna's Ishwardi are scorching the skins of ripe lychees, forcing farmers to sell the discoloured fruit cheaply.

Kansat Mango Growers Frustrated Over Prices

Kansat mango market in Chapainawabganj is busy as the season starts, but growers are frustrated that prices have not kept up with rising costs.

Crowds of Foreigners Turn Out for Free Mangoes in San Francisco

Hundreds of people gathered in San Francisco to taste famous Indian mango varieties for free at an annual mango celebration.

Online Desk2 June 20263 min read

Malaysian inspectors to visit Bangladesh mango orchards ahead of possible exports

A two-member team from Malaysia's Department of Agriculture was to inspect Bangladesh's mango orchards, packing and storage facilities from 7 to 13 June 2026, the Bangladesh High Commission in Kuala Lumpur said on 2 June, raising hopes of fresh mango exports to Malaysia that season.

Can Eating Apple Seeds Really Poison You?

Apple seeds contain amygdalin, which can release cyanide, but the amount in a few seeds poses no real risk to people eating apples.

Jagonews242 June 20264 min read

Lychees Sold by the Kilo: Gain or Loss?

In Bogura, lychees are increasingly sold by the kilo rather than by the hundred, dividing buyers and prompting calls for transparency.

Jagonews241 June 20262 min read

Make Mango Falooda at Home This Summer

Mango falooda, a popular chilled dessert, can be made at home in the mango season with a few everyday ingredients.