GalleryKites cool off in a Suhrawardy Udyan pond as heat grips Dhaka
Days of intense heat in the capital have left birds uncomfortable too; on 29 September Prothom Alo photographed a flock of kites bathing in the pond at Suhrawardy Udyan.
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Caring for Pets in Extreme Heat
A veterinarian explains the heat-related dangers pets face, the signs of heat stroke and how owners can protect pets and street animals.
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Palm Kernel Sales in the Summer Heat Change Fortunes of Over a Hundred Families in Sharsha
With the Jaishtha heat at its fiercest, demand for tender palm kernels is rising in Sharsha and Benapole, and around a hundred local families are making a living from the seasonal trade.
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Do You Know How Many Litchis Are Safe to Eat in a Day?
Nutritionists consider 8 to 10 medium litchis a day generally safe for a healthy adult and 4 to 6 for children, while eating too many can upset blood sugar and digestion.
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Juicy Fruits Fill the Air With Sweet Fragrance
Jaishtha, the last month of summer, fills Bangladesh's markets with ripe, juicy fruit, from mango and jackfruit to litchi and jam.
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What to Know Before Eating Jackfruit in the Heat
Jackfruit is packed with vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, but it is best eaten in moderation and at the right time of day, especially by people with diabetes or kidney problems.
CropsWhy rose leaves turn brown in summer heat, and how to care for the plant
Roses can keep flowering in hot weather while their leaf edges turn brown and scorched; harsh sun, wrong watering and too much fertiliser are the usual causes, and each can be managed.
Environment
'Super El Niño' Forming, Raising Fears of Record Global Temperatures
Forecasters say El Niño is strengthening fast in the Pacific and could become one of the strongest on record, threatening record heat and food crises next year.
Agribusiness
Green Coconuts Worth Tk 80 Sell for Tk 150 at Rajshahi Cattle Market
Heat-struck visitors to Rajshahi's City Hat are paying nearly double for green coconuts ahead of Eid-ul-Azha.
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The Flowers That Bring Variety to Nature
In the blazing summer sun, krishnachura, kathgolap, nagalingam and shimul flowers dress Bangladesh's landscape in colour.
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Fiery Krishnachura Flowers Bloom in Narail
Blazing red krishnachura flowers have bloomed across Narail at the start of summer, delighting residents and nature lovers.
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Extreme Heat Threatens World Food Systems, Livelihoods of a Billion People at Risk
A joint report by the Food and Agriculture Organization and the World Meteorological Organization warns that extreme heat is pushing some food supplies towards the brink.
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Litchis Cracking on the Trees in Rajshahi's Intense Heat
Intense heat and sudden changes in humidity are causing litchis to crack on the trees in Rajshahi, leaving farmers worried.