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How the Fazli Mango Got Its Name
Two stories are told of how the large, fragrant Fazli mango got its name, one about a woman of Gaur named Fazli Bibi and one about a sultan's wife.
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Himel Scores a Success With Dragon and Passion Fruit on His Rooftop
Young Himel Molla of Shariatpur has built a rooftop garden with 60 dragon fruit varieties and passion fruit that earns him Tk 30,000 a month.
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Jackfruit Seeds Can Reduce Hair Loss and Anxiety
Not just the flesh of Bangladesh's national fruit but its seeds too are rich in nutrients said to support immunity, digestion, hair, skin and mental health.
Fruits
Hong Kong's Mango Pillow Dessert for an Afternoon Snack
Hong Kong's mango pillow dessert wraps whipped cream and ripe mango in thin pancakes, a different way to enjoy the season's mangoes.
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Fruit Fair Bustles with Buyers and Visitors on Final Day
The three-day National Fruit Fair in Dhaka drew heavy crowds on its last day, with mangoes dominating the stalls and sellers reporting better sales than in past years.
Fruits
Literary Gatherings Break the Confines of the Mind, Speakers Say
Writers at the Sareng Sahitya Sabha's Eid reunion and fruit festival in Dhaka said literary gatherings nurture literature and should be continued and spread.
Fruits
Courier Negligence Ruining Online Mango Market, Sellers Say
Online mango traders in Chapainawabganj say delivery delays by Steadfast Courier during days of rain have left hundreds of maunds of mangoes rotting on the road.
Fruits
Five Foods That Can Cause Trouble After Eating Mango
Mango is full of nutrients, but some foods eaten with it or straight after it can cause stomach trouble.
Fruits
Local Fruit Outsells Imports as Foreign Fruit Prices Fall in Dhaka
Plentiful seasonal fruit has cut demand for imported fruit in Dhaka, pushing their prices down by about Tk 20 to 30 a kg.
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Seasonal Fruit Festival and Tree Planting at Gono University
Gono University's journalists' association shared mangoes, jackfruit and lychees at its yearly fruit festival and planted trees across the Savar campus.
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Zillu Dreams Big with Mixed Orchard of Foreign Grapes and Oranges
Within a year of planting, a mixed orchard of foreign grape, orange and malta varieties in Pangsha, Rajbari, is bearing fruit and drawing visitors.
Fruits
Drones and AI in a Mango Orchard Boost Production in India
A 25,000-tree mango farm in Bengaluru, India, uses AI-powered drones, drip irrigation and sensors for precise management, with yields up to seven times higher.
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Chapainawabganj's Fazli Mangoes Reach Market From Friday
Chapainawabganj's GI-recognised Fazli mango goes on sale from 20 June, though growers say this year's yield is poor.