Fruits
Watermelons Reach Chandpur at the Start of Chaitra, at High Prices
Trawler-loads of watermelons have begun arriving in Chandpur at the start of Chaitra, but supply is short of Ramadan demand and prices are high.
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Seasonal fruits
Fruits
How to Pick a Deep Red, Sweet Watermelon
Eight simple checks help shoppers pick a ripe, sweet and red watermelon from the pile.
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.
Fruits
Prices of Local Fruit Rise
Prices of local fruit have risen by Tk 20-50 a kg in two or three days as demand rises during Ramadan, traders say.
Crops
Beltala Bazar Bustling With Kul Trade
The seasonal kul (jujube) market at Beltala Bazar in Sharsha, Jashore, is booming, with fruit dispatched daily to Dhaka and other divisional cities.
Fruits
Drumstick Flowers Are Rich in Nutrients: How to Eat Them
Drumstick flowers, which bloom in spring, are full of vitamins and minerals that help boost immunity, and can be cooked simply with potatoes and tomatoes.
Crops
Lychee Trees Burst Into Blossom in Dinajpur, Bumper Crop Expected
Lychee trees across Dinajpur have begun to blossom, and favourable weather has growers expecting a bumper crop.
Vegetables
Rice Consumption Falls as Demand for Vegetables and Fruit Rises
The final HIES 2022 report shows daily rice intake falling while consumption of vegetables, fruit, bread, eggs and milk has risen.
Crops
Sustainable Management Needed to Control Fall Armyworm
Experts at the close of an FAO-backed project said fall armyworm infestation is rising in Bangladesh's crop fields and needs sustainable management.
Fruits
What Happens If You Eat Too Many Oranges?
Oranges bring vitamin C, fibre and antioxidants in winter, but eating too many can cause stomach problems and may not suit people with kidney trouble or allergies.
Crops
What to Eat to Avoid Illness in Winter
As the weather cools and colds and fevers spread, four foods can help the body build resistance to winter illness.
Vegetables
Eat Bean and Potato Niramish With Hot Rice
Hyacinth beans are plentiful in the markets, and a simple vegetarian curry with potato, brinjal and lentil dumplings makes a tasty dish with hot rice.