Fruits
Jackfruit Seed Halwa Recipe
In jackfruit season the seeds as well as the flesh can be used, and they make a tasty halwa with few ingredients.
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HealthJamun (black plum): nutrition, health claims and what research shows on diabetes
Jamun, 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.
EnvironmentChattogram City Corporation plants 10 lakh trees, starting with road islands
Marking World Environment Day on 7 June 2026, Chattogram Mayor Dr Shahadat Hossain said the city corporation was planting 10 lakh trees, starting with 6,500 saplings of 26 species on the road islands between Dewanhat and Barik Building.
Environment
Fresh LP Gas Celebrates World LPG Day
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EnvironmentSoil, air and water: a call to protect the three elements life depends on
In a Jagonews24 article of 7 June 2026, two days after World Environment Day, Samiran Biswas argued that healthy soil, clean air and pure water sustain human civilisation and that all three are running down.
FruitsJapan Halts Indian Mango Imports, Opening a Possible Market for Bangladesh
Japan suspended fresh mango imports from India for the 2026 season after its inspectors reported faults at a vapour heat treatment plant in Uttar Pradesh, while talks on Bangladeshi mangoes were under way.
Environment
Young People Plant Trees in the Endangered Sal Forest
A group of young people planting trees in the Madhupur tract found the once-great sal forest on its deathbed, cleared for plantations and buildings.
Fruits
The Health Benefits of Jackfruit Seeds
Often thrown away, jackfruit seeds are rich in protein, fibre, vitamins and minerals and can help digestion, heart health, immunity and more.
Crops
Give Back That Sugandhi
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Fruits
Enjoy Ripe Mango Payesh While the Season Lasts
Ripe summer mangoes and traditional payesh come together in a sweet, fragrant and creamy dessert that is easy to make at home.
EnvironmentNCP's Asif Mahmud calls for long-term state planning to protect the environment
Launching NCP Dhaka North's week-long tree-planting programme for World Environment Day on 6 June 2026, party spokesperson Asif Mahmud Shojib Bhuyain said there was no alternative to long-term government planning on the environment and climate.
EnvironmentUniversity students on tree planting and biodiversity for World Environment Day
For World Environment Day 2026, students from Dhaka, Gono, Jagannath and Sylhet Agricultural universities argued that tree planting, biodiversity conservation and campus awareness are key to a climate-resilient future.
Environment
PM Stresses Planting Trees Suited to Local Soil and Environment
Prime Minister Tarique Rahman has stressed planting trees that suit local soil and environment, ahead of the launch of a five-year programme to plant 25 crore trees.