Fruits
Watermelons Sell at Tk 45-60 a Kg in Dhaka
With plenty of supply at the start of Ramadan, watermelons are selling for Tk 45 to 60 a kg in Dhaka, and sellers say prices are lower than in other years.
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Ramadan
Fruits
Dates Expensive in Kolkata During Ramadan, Sales Slow
Kolkata's markets are full of imported and local dates this Ramadan, but high prices have slowed sales, and traders hope demand will pick up as the month goes on.
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
Watermelon at Tk 90 a Kg in Mymensingh
Watermelon sellers at Mymensingh's Shambhuganj bazar refuse to sell by the piece and are charging up to Tk 90 a kg, leaving many buyers to go home without one.
Crops
Disabled Farmer Rana Succeeds With Lemons, Hopes to Sell Tk 4 Lakh Worth in Ramadan
A disabled farmer in Tangail's Sakhipur has a bumper lemon crop on 5 acres and hopes to sell Tk 3 to 4 lakh worth during Ramadan.
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.
Fruits
Immature Watermelons on Sale, Yet at Tk 80 a Kg
Watermelons are selling at Tk 80 a kg at retail as Ramadan begins, even though most of the fruit on the market is not yet mature.
Fruits
Fruit Prices High in Kolkata at the Start of Ramadan
Fruit prices have risen in West Bengal's markets at the start of Ramadan, though sellers disagree on how much.
Agribusiness
Chicken Prices Fall, Eggs Get Dearer
Broiler chicken prices in Dhaka have fallen by Tk 50 to Tk 60 a kg over three days, but egg prices have risen by up to Tk 10 a dozen.