Fruits
Is It Really Dangerous to Eat Pineapple with Certain Foods?
Beliefs that pineapple eaten with milk, yoghurt or fish is poisonous have no firm scientific basis, though some people need to take care.
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FruitsBangladesh fruit output rises and imports fall, but exports stay flat
Higher home production and higher import duties cut Bangladesh's fruit imports, DAE figures reported by Jagonews24 on 27 June 2026 showed, while exports stayed at a few thousand tonnes and exporters blamed soaring air freight.
Fruits
The Fruits Behind Changes in History
From Newton's apple to the banana republic and citrus against scurvy, some fruits have left a surprising mark on history.
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Litchi Worth Tk 225 Crore Is Lost Every Year in Ishwardi
Growers in Ishwardi lose 25 to 30 percent of their litchi, worth Tk 200 to 225 crore, every year, and say modern technology, storage and a research lab could cut the loss.
FruitsDewa, a neglected local fruit rich in vitamin C and minerals: what research says
Dewa, or monkey jack, once common in rural Bangladesh, is now seldom seen in markets. A research review puts its vitamin C at 135 mg per 100 g, and a Bangladeshi study found it highest in carotenoids, zinc and copper among ten minor fruits.
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Gazipur, Kingdom of Jackfruit: A Crore-Taka Economy in the Sweet Scent of Red Soil
Jackfruit from Gazipur's red-soil Bhawal area, recognised as a GI product in 2024, drives a trade worth crores of taka a day in peak season.
FruitsMonsoon seasonal fruits: their nutrients, benefits and how to eat them safely
Local monsoon fruits such as jamun, latkan, guava and pineapple are good sources of vitamins, minerals and fibre. The World Health Organization advises everyone over 10 to eat at least 400 grams of fruit and vegetables a day.
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Among the World's Top Fruit Producers, but Processing Stalls
Bangladesh ranks among the world's leading fruit producers, yet processes less than 2 per cent of its fruit while other top producers process half or more.
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Fruit Preservation and Processing: Challenges and New Possibilities
A senior agriculturist argues that Bangladesh's fruit problem now begins after harvest and calls for cold chains, processing and a full value-chain industry.
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Fruits Best Not Eaten on an Empty Stomach
Some fruits can cause gas, heartburn or stomach pain when eaten first thing in the morning, while others are gentler on an empty stomach.
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Mango, Jackfruit and Banana Make Up Half the Fruit Grown in the Country
Of the at least 78 fruit species grown in Bangladesh, mango, banana and jackfruit account for nearly half of all output, while jackfruit production is shrinking.
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Air Freight a Major Barrier to Fruit Exports, Infrastructure Needs Upgrading
Demand for Bangladeshi mango, jackfruit and other fruit is growing abroad, but exporters say soaring air freight and weak airport infrastructure are holding the sector back.
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Fruit Processing: A Market of Promise, a Shortfall in Preparation
Bangladesh grows fruit on a world scale but lacks the storage, processing and export systems to profit from it, argues a BARI postharvest scientist.