Watermelons That Sold for Tk 300 Now Go for Tk 50 in Mirsarai
A day of drizzle has pushed watermelon prices in Mirsarai down to Tk 50 a piece, and traders fear losses.
A day of drizzle has pushed watermelon prices in Mirsarai down to Tk 50 a piece, and traders fear losses.
A step-by-step recipe for laddus made from blended watermelon, semolina, milk powder and coconut.
Bangladesh and China exchanged a draft free trade agreement feasibility study, with Beijing signalling interest in Bangladeshi mango, jackfruit, potato, jute and leather goods.
Watermelon is low in calories and rich in water, but its low fibre and high glycaemic index mean it should be eaten in moderation.
Simple checks on shape, skin, weight and colour to help shoppers pick a ripe pomegranate.
Advice for mango growers on reducing fruitlet drop through spraying, regular irrigation and control of hoppers and fruit borers.
A first-year college student in Gaibandha has grown a rooftop strawberry garden from a single seedling and now advises others who want to try it.
A Faridpur doctor is selling watermelons and pineapples at low prices outside the press club so that low-income families can afford them at iftar.
Growers in Chapainawabganj cannot yet tell whether a day of heavy rain harmed or helped their mango trees; officials say it will help fruitlets but damage young blossom.
Iftar should be nutritious, with dates, fruit and a small amount of chickpeas, while deep-fried, spicy and sour foods are best avoided.
Growers in Ishwardi, Pabna, known as the 'litchi kingdom', expect a record litchi crop after trees blossomed heavily this year.
Despite ample supply, watermelons are selling for Tk 300-700 apiece in Chandpur, leaving buyers struggling.
Diabetic patients who crave sweets can choose fruit, honey or jaggery in moderation instead of sugar-laden foods, after checking their blood sugar.