Jamun seeds, usually thrown away, are believed to help with blood sugar, digestion, blood pressure, immunity and weight when dried and powdered, though they are no substitute for medical treatment.
In Pirojpur, a district known for rice and fish, commercial litchi farming is growing, with Tarabunia village in Nazirpur upazila now known as the litchi village.
Jamun is a nutritious summer fruit, but eating too much, or eating it the wrong way, can lower blood pressure and blood sugar and cause digestive and skin problems.
A hobby nursery on 2 acres 20 decimals of leased land beside the Arial Khan river now earns Madaripur's Kabir Hossain Khan at least Tk 10 lakh from mangoes every season.
Mangoes in the Rajshahi region will now be bought and sold by the kilogram, ending the long-standing "dhalan" practice under which traders took extra fruit without paying for it.
FruitsFaridpur District Jail handed out 7,000 mangoes and 7,000 lychees on 10 June 2026, when it held 1,142 men and 48 women, a step the authorities said was meant to keep the jail humane and healthy.
Former additional secretary Md Mahbub Kabir Milon has asked Prime Minister Tarique Rahman to withdraw import duty and taxes on fruit.
AgribusinessMango farmers in the Rajshahi region said in June 2026 that under the 'dholon' custom they still had to give 52 to 54 kg for every 40 kg they were paid for, despite a 2025 decision to trade by the kilogram. Traders say the extra weight covers losses in transport, sorting and storage.
Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, homemade lychee juice helps fight dehydration and brings relief on hot days.
Local jamun is plentiful in Magura's markets this season, and buyers are crowding fruit stalls for its taste, nutrition and comparatively low price.
Not every mango in the market tastes the same, and a few simple checks can help buyers pick sweet, juicy, naturally ripe fruit.
In jackfruit season the seeds as well as the flesh can be used, and they make a tasty halwa with few ingredients.
HealthJamun, the seasonal black plum in Bangladesh's markets in June 2026, is a juicy, low-calorie fruit with vitamin C, potassium and fibre. But evidence in people for many claimed benefits, including blood-sugar control, is mixed or missing, and it is no substitute for medicine.
