Vegetables
Government to Act Against Traders Taking Extra Weight From Farmers
The Department of Agricultural Marketing has ordered its officers across the country to act against traders who take 2 to 6 kg of extra produce per 40 kg from farmers.
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Fruits
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Is Eating Watermelon at Night Dangerous?
After a Mumbai family of four died having eaten watermelon after dinner, Indian experts say the fruit is healthy but is best eaten during the day.
Fruits
Can Eating Watermelon Cause Food Poisoning?
After four members of one family in India died of suspected food poisoning, experts say watermelon itself is not harmful but can become dangerous if contaminated.
Fruits
When Should You Eat a Banana? Its Colour Tells You
A banana's nutritional value shifts as it ripens and changes colour, so the best time to eat one depends on what your body needs.
Fruits
Satkhira's Himsagar Mangoes to Reach Markets From 15 May
Satkhira's district administration has announced this season's mango picking calendar, allowing Himsagar to be harvested from 15 May.
Crops
Litchi Fruitlets Drop in Severe Drought, Ishwardi Growers Worried
Severe drought and heat in Ishwardi, Pabna, are shedding young litchi fruit after a record bloom, raising fears of a crop failure.
Fruits
Have You Ever Tried Green Mango Pudding? Here Is the Recipe
The sourness of green mango and the sweetness of pudding combine in an easy chilled dessert for hot summer days.
Fruits
How to Make a Spicy Raw Mango Lolly at Home
Raw mango, rich in vitamin C and antioxidants, can be turned into a cooling spicy ice lolly at home this summer.
Fruits
3,360 kg of Mangoes Seized in Satkhira Over Chemical Ripening
A joint force in Satkhira seized and destroyed 3,360 kg of immature mangoes being sent to market, allegedly ripened with ethylene.
Fruits
Enjoy Raw Mango Bhelpuri on a Holiday Afternoon
Crisp homemade puris topped with spiced potato, raw mango and a thin mango sauce make a tangy holiday-afternoon snack.
Fruits
Make Restaurant-Style Burnt Mango Kaji at Home
Fire-roasted green mango, garlic and chilli make pora amer kaji, a cooling Chattogram favourite that is easy to prepare at home.
Crops
Brick Kiln Smoke Ruins Paddy on 200 Bighas in Gaibandha
Smoke from a brick kiln in Sundarganj, Gaibandha, has ruined paddy on about 200 bighas and made young mangoes drop from nearby trees.
Fruits
Commercial Dried Pineapple Shows Great Promise in Chapainawabganj
Chapainawabganj, known for mangoes, has its first commercial dried pineapple production, made with temperature-controlled dryers by entrepreneur Ismail Khan Shamim.