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Naogaon Sees Prospect of Tk 2,500 Crore Mango Trade
Mango picking in Naogaon begins on 22 May, with the agriculture department expecting trade worth about Tk 2,500 crore this season.
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Child Dies After Litchi Seed Lodges in Throat
A five-year-old boy in Birampur, Dinajpur, died after a litchi seed became stuck in his throat, according to his family.
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Mango Can Also Make a Soup: Here Is the Recipe
Beyond pickles, drinks and desserts, mango can be turned into a tasty chilled soup with cucumber, coconut and buttermilk.
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Mango Picking in Chuadanga to Begin on 16 May
The Chuadanga district administration has fixed dates for picking mangoes, starting on 16 May, and warned of legal action against anyone picking immature fruit.
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Meherpur Announces Mango Picking Dates
The Meherpur district administration has announced the dates for picking mangoes this season after a meeting with mango traders.
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Mango Special Train Makes Losses Over Four Years While Couriers Profit
The Mango Special Train returns on 10 June despite four years of losses, while courier services that carry Rajshahi's mangoes door to door keep profiting.
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Rajshahi Mangoes to Reach Market From 15 May
Rajshahi's district administration has fixed this season's mango picking dates, allowing growers and traders to start bringing down mangoes from 15 May.
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Immature Litchis Sell at High Prices in Meherpur Markets
After a long heatwave, traders and orchard owners in Meherpur are selling immature litchis at high prices, while agriculture officials warn of action.
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We Are Working to Heal an Ailing Railway: Railway Minister
Railway Minister Zillul Hakim says work is under way on the prime minister's instructions to revive an ailing railway, including better arrangements for carrying mangoes.
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Mango Special Train to Start on 10 June
The railways ministry will run the Mango Special Train from 10 June and wants rail to become an alternative to couriers for carrying mangoes.
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Satkhira's Gopalbhog Mangoes Reach the Market
Satkhira opened its mango harvest on 9 May in line with the district administration's calendar, with Gopalbhog and other early varieties first to reach the market.
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Make Mango Murabba With Just a Few Ingredients
With raw mangoes plentiful in the market, this simple recipe turns them into murabba that can be kept for a long time.
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The Health Benefits of Palm Fruit Kernel
The soft kernel of the palm fruit, easy to find in summer, is described as cooling, hydrating and good for digestion, the liver and the skin.