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Mango Special Train to Start on 10 June
The railways ministry will run the Mango Special Train from 10 June and wants rail to become an alternative to couriers for carrying mangoes.
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Satkhira's Gopalbhog Mangoes Reach the Market
Satkhira opened its mango harvest on 9 May in line with the district administration's calendar, with Gopalbhog and other early varieties first to reach the market.
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The Health Benefits of Palm Fruit Kernel
The soft kernel of the palm fruit, easy to find in summer, is described as cooling, hydrating and good for digestion, the liver and the skin.
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Lychees Reach Rajshahi's Markets at High Prices
The first lychees of the season are selling in Rajshahi at Tk 300 per hundred, though the main crop is still weeks away.
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Hard Labour, Low Pay
More than 2,000 porters at Old Dhaka's Badamtoli and Wiseghat fruit wholesale markets work around the clock but say their pay falls far short.
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Which Fruits to Eat to Keep Your Body Cool in the Heat?
In the intense heat, some fruits with cooling properties can help keep the body cool and hydrated.
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How to Make Amsatta With Green Mangoes
Amsatta made from green mangoes lets you enjoy the taste of raw mango all year without the trouble of sunning pickles; here is the recipe.
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Eat Green Mango Tok to Keep Your Stomach Cool in the Heat
With mango season here, a sour green mango tok can help keep the stomach cool in the heatwave; here is the recipe.
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Beat the Heat With Aam Panna
Aam panna, made from roasted green mangoes, helps keep the body cool in the heat, and it is easy to make at home.
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Fruits Diabetes Patients Should Not Eat
People with diabetes can eat fruit, but doctors say they need to know which fruits to choose and which to avoid.
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The Health Benefits of Nutrient-Rich Watermelon Seeds
Watermelon seeds that are usually thrown away are packed with protein, B vitamins, minerals and unsaturated fats, though they are high in calories.
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Five Tasty Green Mango Dishes to Change the Taste of Summer Meals
With ripe mangoes not yet in the market, raw mangoes can go into chutney, salad, rice, chicken curry and a katla fish dish.
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Mix These Seeds Into Watermelon Juice to Beat Dehydration
Nutritionists say a little chia seed stirred into watermelon juice boosts its benefits, helping with hydration, digestion and weight control.