Vegetables
Try Prawn Peyaju at Iftar
Prawn peyaju, crisp outside and juicy inside, adds a new twist to the familiar iftar fritters.
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Iftar
Crops
Mint Grown at Hill Foothills for Ramadan, Farmers Eye Half-Crore Taka Trade
About 500 farmers in Sitakunda have grown mint on 20 hectares for Ramadan and hope for trade worth Tk 50 lakh.
Fruits
Buyers Struggle to Afford Even Guava, Jujube, Pineapple and Sapodilla
Fruit prices in Jhenaidah have risen sharply since the start of Ramadan, with local fruit nearly doubling in price.
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Demand Pushes Up Tangail Lemon Prices
Lemon prices in Tangail have more than doubled in a week as demand for iftar sharbat rises in Ramadan while supply is low out of season.
Fruits
Fruit Prices Soar in Naogaon, Low-Income Buyers Go Home Empty-Handed
Local and imported fruit prices in Naogaon have risen by Tk 20 to 80 a kg in three days, leaving many poor buyers unable to afford fruit for iftar.
CookingPotato soup for iftar: ingredients, method and health authorities' advice
During Ramadan, on 20 February 2026, Jagonews24 published an iftar recipe for a blended potato soup made with milk, cream and cheese; health authorities' advice on soup and potatoes at iftar is added.
FruitsSeasonal Fruits for Iftar: Watermelon, Banana, Papaya, Pineapple and Malta
On the eve of Ramadan in February 2026, Jagonews24 recommended five groups of fruit for iftar. Bangladesh's food composition table and health authorities show what each fruit offers, and who should ask a doctor first.
Crops
Local Fruit Sells More Despite High Prices
Demand for fruit has soared in Ramadan, and with imported fruit costly, Dhaka shoppers are buying local fruit instead, though they complain its prices have also climbed.
Fruits
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.
Crops
What Are the Best Foods for People Fasting?
Five foods that help people who are fasting in Ramadan stay full, hydrated and energised after iftar.
Fruits
What to Eat at Iftar, and Which Foods to Avoid
Iftar should be nutritious, with dates, fruit and a small amount of chickpeas, while deep-fried, spicy and sour foods are best avoided.
Vegetables
Does Fasting Really Make You Irritable?
Experts say mood changes during Ramadan stem mainly from changes in eating habits and sleep, and suggest tips to avoid irritability while fasting.
Fruits
Date Prices High in Kolkata Too
Date prices have risen in Kolkata's markets for Ramadan, though sellers say trade is slow, while in Bangladesh date prices have hit record highs.