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.
Rather than throwing mango peel away, it can be used to freshen the house, as a skin scrub, to make jelly, as organic fertiliser and in the garden.
In Bengali literature the mango is more than a fruit: from blossom to ripe fruit, it stands for childhood, nostalgia and rural life.
Rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants, homemade lychee juice helps fight dehydration and brings relief on hot days.
EnvironmentOn the night of 8 June 2026, Bangladesh Wildlife Service Foundation rescued a python unharmed from a house in Sreemangal town, Moulvibazar, and handed it to the Forest Department.
Commercial cultivation of avocado, the famous fruit of Mexico and Central America, has begun in the hill district of Bandarban, and farmers' interest is growing.
Sajeda Begum, 50, of Ulipur in Kurigram has again climbed to the top of a tamarind tree, a month after a similar incident.
Members of Animal Lovers of Patuakhali have rescued a pair of kalnagini snakes from the office of the Barishal Range DIG.
FruitsOn 8 June 2026 Jagonews24 advised soaking ripe mangoes in water for one to two hours before eating. Research shows rinsing or soaking in plain water removes some pesticide residue but not all, while no health authority supports its claims about phytic acid and 'body heat'.
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.
FruitsIn early June 2026, after Eid-ul-Azha, Rajshahi's Baneshwar market was full of mangoes but short of buyers; Gopalbhog fell from more than Tk 2,000 a maund at the start of the season to Tk 1,400-1,600.
Tangy, spicy achari begun can revive the appetite on a hot summer day and is easy to make at home.
