Fruits
Why You Should Eat Green Jackfruit
Green jackfruit, widely available in the hot season, is rich in nutrients and brings several health benefits when cooked properly.
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CookingHow to cut a watermelon so the seeds come out in lines, not bite by bite
A cutting method credited to Japan and shared widely on social media, reported by Jagonews24 on 11 April 2026, follows the faint lines inside a watermelon so its black seeds come away in strips instead of being picked out one by one.
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Why You Should Eat Melon
Melon, or bangi, is one of the most useful summer fruits, keeping the body cool and hydrated and supplying vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
FruitsWatermelon rind: what research says about the part most people throw away
On 7 April 2026 Jagonews24 urged readers to keep watermelon rind for its fibre, citrulline and vitamins. Peer-reviewed studies confirm the rind is rich in citrulline and fibre, though trials of its health effects are small.
FruitsWild hill fruit rosko sells dearer than apples in Rangamati
In early April 2026 rosko, the wild blood fruit of the Chittagong Hill Tracts (Haematocarpus validus), sold for Tk 400 to 500 a kg in Rangamati, more than imported apples at Tk 300 to 350.
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How Safe Are Roadside Sharbat and Fruit Juices?
Roadside sharbat and fruit juices in Dhaka are cheap and refreshing, but unhygienic preparation and unsafe water and ice can carry disease.
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Foods That Will Boost Your Immunity
With colds, fevers and measles among children on the rise, a daily diet with the right foods can help the body fight infection.
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Eating Watermelon in the Heat? Avoid These Mistakes
Watermelon cools and refreshes in the heat, but eating it on an empty stomach, straight after a heavy meal, ice-cold or in excess can do more harm than good.
FruitsWatermelon Falls to Tk 50 a Kg in Dhaka on Eid's Second Day, Pomegranate Above Tk 500
On 22 March 2026, the second day of Eid al-Fitr, watermelon in Dhaka markets fell to Tk 50-60 a kg from Tk 80-100 at the start of Ramadan, while imported fruit stayed dear, with pomegranate at Tk 500-530 a kg.
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Mango Dreams in the Blossom, Challenges in Export
Record blossom points to a strong mango season in Bangladesh, but exports remain tiny next to production, held back by quality, cold chain and certification gaps.
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Artificial Light Triples Dragon Fruit Yields in Sharsha
In Sharsha, Jashore, young entrepreneur Abedur Rahman uses LED lighting at night to make dragon fruit flower in winter, tripling off-season yields.
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Pineapple Prices Halve at Rangamati Wholesale Market
Pineapples are pouring into Rangamati's floating Samataghat market, but prices have fallen by about half in a week, worrying farmers and leaving traders from afar with losses.
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Imported Fruit Up by as Much as Tk 250 a kg During Ramadan
Fruit of all kinds is selling at high prices in Mymensingh's markets during Ramadan, with buyers blaming weak monitoring for rises of Tk 50-250 a kg.