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Income and Spending Out of Step, City Dwellers Struggle to Get By
With prices of essentials climbing, Dhaka residents are queuing for subsidised goods and cutting meat, fish and fruit from their meals.
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Early Blossoms Raise Hopes Among Rajshahi's Mango Growers
Mango orchards in Rajshahi are filling with early blossoms, raising growers' hopes of a good harvest despite worries about fog.
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What to Do About Downy Mildew in Watermelon
Downy mildew, caused by the oomycete Pseudoperonospora cubensis, is one of the main diseases of watermelon; here is how to spot and control it.
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Farmers Reap Benefits From Drip Irrigation
Drip irrigation is opening new possibilities for dragon fruit and orchard growers in Joypurhat by cutting water use and costs.
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Which Foods Provide Which Vitamins?
A guide to what each vitamin and mineral does for the body and which common foods supply it.
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Which Fruits Should You Eat More of in Winter?
Fruits rich in vitamin C and fibre can help keep the body's defences up as immunity dips in winter.
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Take Care of Mango Trees Before They Blossom
A guide to protecting mango blossom through weeding, pruning, withholding water and two timed sprays of insecticide and fungicide.
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Early Care of Mango Orchards
With blossom a month away, Chapainawabganj growers are weeding, watering, fertilising and spraying their orchards, and the guide sets out doses and methods.
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Foods to Eat on an Empty Stomach to Stay Healthy
Honey water, soaked almonds, eggs, oat porridge and fruit are among the foods nutritionists recommend eating first thing in the morning.
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New Date Palm Molasses, Winter's Sweet Gift
A personal essay on how new date palm molasses is made each winter and the place it holds in Bangladesh's food and culture.
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Mango Donated to Kishoreganj Mosque Sells for Tk 1,600; Imam Buys It
A mango donated to a mosque in Itna upazila of Kishoreganj was sold for Tk 1,600 at an open auction, with the imam as buyer.
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Tricks for Removing Pomegranate Seeds
Four simple methods make it easy to remove pomegranate seeds without wasting a drop of juice.
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Skin Care With Pomegranate Juice
Pomegranate juice mixed with yoghurt, honey, aloe vera and other ingredients can be used in simple face packs for moisture, glow and softer skin.