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The Scent of Mango in Bengali Literature
In Bengali literature the mango is more than a fruit: from blossom to ripe fruit, it stands for childhood, nostalgia and rural life.
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FruitsSoaking ripe mangoes before eating: what research and food-safety authorities say
On 8 June 2026 Jagonews24 advised soaking ripe mangoes in water for one to two hours before eating. Research shows rinsing or soaking in plain water removes some pesticide residue but not all, while no health authority supports its claims about phytic acid and 'body heat'.
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How to Pick a Sweet and Juicy Mango
Not every mango in the market tastes the same, and a few simple checks can help buyers pick sweet, juicy, naturally ripe fruit.
FruitsRajshahi mango prices fell after Eid-ul-Azha, leaving growers fearing losses
In early June 2026, after Eid-ul-Azha, Rajshahi's Baneshwar market was full of mangoes but short of buyers; Gopalbhog fell from more than Tk 2,000 a maund at the start of the season to Tk 1,400-1,600.
FruitsJapan Halts Indian Mango Imports, Opening a Possible Market for Bangladesh
Japan suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season after its inspectors reported faults at a vapour heat treatment plant in Uttar Pradesh, while talks on Bangladeshi mangoes were under way.
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Enjoy Ripe Mango Payesh While the Season Lasts
Ripe summer mangoes and traditional payesh come together in a sweet, fragrant and creamy dessert that is easy to make at home.
FruitsJaishtha's Juicy Fruits: Mango, Jackfruit, Jam and Litchi Fill Bangladesh's Markets
A column by Dr Md Forkan Ali in Jagonews24 on 6 June 2026 described the flood of local fruit in Jaishtha, a season in which mango was grown on about 204,000 hectares and Dinajpur's litchi markets were in full swing.
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Mango Prices Collapse at Sharsha's Beltala Market
Mango growers at Beltala in Jashore's Sharsha upazila face losses as few wholesale buyers turn up and prices fall well below last year's.
FruitsChapainawabganj Sends Two Tonnes of Khirsapat and Banana Mango to Italy
Chapainawabganj's mango exports for the 2026 season began on 5 June, when a Shibganj grower sent two tonnes of Khirsapat and Banana Mango to Italy.
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Crates Eat Into Mango Profits in Satkhira
Satkhira's mango growers have a good crop but little profit, as crates, sacks, paper and transport now cost nearly as much as the fruit fetches.
FruitsMangoes drive the north's economy and support lakhs of livelihoods
Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Natore had a target of about 12.55 lakh tonnes of mangoes in 2026, and traders estimated Tk 10,000 crore of activity around the crop, though growers said middlemen and a 54 kg maund cut their profits.
FruitsBangladesh's Tk 13,000 crore mango market exports less than Tk 100 crore
Bangladesh's domestic mango market was estimated at Tk 13,000 crore, yet the country exported only 2,194 tonnes in 2025, earning under Tk 100 crore. In June 2026 exporters blamed steep air freight and gaps in quality production.
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85-Year-Old Man Drowns in Pond While 'Gathering Mangoes'
An 85-year-old man drowned in a pond in Dupchanchia, Bogura, apparently after slipping while gathering fallen mangoes at night.