Fruits
Prices of All Fruit Rise Ahead of Ramadan
Almost all local and foreign fruit in Dhaka's markets became dearer before Ramadan, with rises of Tk 20 to 60.
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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.
Fruits
Badamtoli Dates Market Bustling Ahead of Ramadan
Buyers and traders are crowding the Sadarghat-Badamtoli fruit market in Old Dhaka for dates ahead of Ramadan, while traders' associations have issued rules on quality and weights.
Fruits
Can People With Diabetes Eat All Fruits?
Fruit is not the enemy for people with diabetes, provided they choose the right fruit, eat the right amount and eat it at the right time.
Fruits
The Fruits That Help Most During Cancer Treatment
Choosing fruit to suit the side effects of chemotherapy or radiotherapy can make cancer treatment easier, though no single fruit cures cancer.
Vegetables
How to Remove Pesticides from Fruit and Vegetables
On National Safe Food Day, Bangladesh Food Safety Authority guidance shows how washing and preparing produce correctly can cut much of the pesticide risk.
HealthWhat to Eat With PCOS: A Nutritionist’s Advice Checked Against Health Bodies
Nutritionist Lina Akter advised women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) to eat whole grains, vegetables and less sugar and to exercise; the WHO estimates 10 to 13 per cent of women of reproductive age have the condition.
Fruits
Why Potassium Matters for Heart Health
Potassium, a small but vital mineral, helps regulate blood pressure and heart rhythm, and is easy to get from everyday foods.
FruitsBoroi, the winter jujube: rich in vitamin C, but not every claim holds up
Fresh boroi carries 65.8 to 76 mg of vitamin C per 100 g, making the seasonal fruit a good source of the vitamin. Popular claims about blood purification, diabetes and bone density are not backed by reliable evidence.
Fruits
Satkhira's 'Boroi' Revolution: Tk 160 Crore Trade Expected
Boroi farming on 846 hectares in coastal Satkhira is expected to generate more than Tk 160 crore, though growers lack storage and a local wholesale market.
FruitsAmla and health: who should be careful about eating Indian gooseberry
A January 2026 Jagonews24 guide warned people with gastric problems, kidney stones, diabetes, low blood pressure or anaemia to take care with amla; health authorities and clinical studies show which of those cautions hold.
Fruits
Should You Eat Beetroot Raw or Cooked? Which Is Better
Raw beetroot is more nutritious for people with healthy digestion, while lightly cooked beetroot suits those with sensitive stomachs.
FruitsIs Eating Raisins in the Morning Good for Health? What the Evidence Says
A January 2026 Jagonews24 report found real benefits in the habit of eating soaked raisins in the morning but urged caution for people with diabetes, kidney disease or IBS; USDA data, NHS and NIH guidance and clinical studies show where it stands.