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Mango Fruitlets Dropping in Severe Drought
Rajshahi mango growers fear a poor crop as intense drought dries fruit stalks and sheds young mangoes that irrigation has failed to save.
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Mix These Seeds Into Watermelon Juice to Beat Dehydration
Nutritionists say a little chia seed stirred into watermelon juice boosts its benefits, helping with hydration, digestion and weight control.
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Put Green Mango Mustard Hilsa on Your Plate for the New Year
Aam sorshe ilish, hilsa cooked with green mango and mustard, is a tasty dish that goes well with panta, plain rice or pulao on Pahela Baishakh.
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Mango Production in Chapainawabganj Could Fall by Half
Low blossom and recent Chaitra rain mean Chapainawabganj's mango output could fall by half compared with last year, growers and others involved say.
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Bumper Watermelon Yield on the Banks of the Bishkhali River
Watermelons have been grown on about 120 bighas of Bishkhali river char land in Rajapur, Jhalakathi, and farmers have begun selling them at good prices.
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What to Do to Prevent Jackfruit Fruit Rot
Fruit rot, or fruitlet drop, often hits jackfruit production at an early stage, and a few steps can protect the crop.
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Fruitlets Drop in Severe Drought, Litchi Growers Worried
Intense drought and heat in Ishwardi, Pabna are making litchi fruitlets drop, and growers fear a crop failure after a record blossom.
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The Mistake After Eating Watermelon That Can Leave You Bloated
Watermelon is rich in water and nutrients, but drinking plenty of water right after eating it can leave the stomach bloated.
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Dinajpur Litchi Trees Laden With Blossom
Litchi growers in Dinajpur are busy tending trees covered in blossom, hoping for a bumper crop after heat damaged last year's harvest.
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Is Drinking Cold Water in Hot Weather Bad for Your Health?
Cold water is fine in hot weather, but ice-cold water gulped straight after coming in from the sun can cause a range of problems.
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Local Fruit Meets Extra Ramadan Demand
Year-round farming of local fruit is meeting much of Bangladesh's extra Ramadan demand as dearer imports push buyers to cheaper home-grown fruit.
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A Refreshing Bangi Sherbet for Iftar
Bangi, a nutritious melon that cools the body, can be turned into a refreshing sherbet for iftar with this simple recipe.
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Expatriate Raju Succeeds With Quinoa in Lalmonirhat
Rezaul Karim Raju, an expatriate living in America, has succeeded in growing quinoa on 70 decimals of land in Lalmonirhat for the first time.