Fruits
Ishwardi Litchi Markets Buzz, Growers Happy Despite Low Prices
A record litchi crop in Ishwardi has pushed prices below last year's, but growers say bigger yields and brisk sales leave them satisfied.
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Crops
Native Dates Disappearing in Magura
Native date palms that once filled Magura's fields in Jaishtha are being felled as families build houses in the fields, and the local fruit is becoming rare.
FruitsEating Jackfruit in the Summer Heat: Nutrition Facts and Health Cautions
As the jackfruit season began in June 2026, Jagonews24 set out what to know before eating Bangladesh's national fruit in the heat. Food data and health authorities point to moderation, with medical advice for people with diabetes, kidney disease or a latex allergy.
Environment
Flower Plants Stolen From Graves, Young Man Plants 1,500 Across Village
When three flower plants he had planted by his grandmother's and father's graves were stolen, a young man in Faridpur's Sadarpur responded by planting 1,500 flower plants in front of 500 homes.
Agribusiness31 Lakh Unsold Sacrificial Animals Deepen Bangladesh Farmers' Losses
About 92 lakh of the 1.23 crore animals prepared for Eid-ul-Azha on 28 May 2026 were sacrificed. According to the Department of Livestock Services and traders, some 31 lakh animals were left unsold, leaving farmers facing losses and the extra cost of feed and care.
Crops
A Patch of Paddy Field Inside Dhaka's Suhrawardy Udyan
A homeless man who lives by collecting plastic bottles is growing rice in a corner of Suhrawardy Udyan in the heart of Dhaka.
Livestock
How to Cook Beef Without Oil
Beef cooked without oil, marinated in yoghurt, spices and raw papaya paste, makes a lighter and healthier dish for the Eid holidays.
LivestockDNCC Forms Committee to Assess Damage from Diabari Cattle Market in Uttara
Dhaka North City Corporation formed a three-member committee on 3 June 2026 to assess the damage a temporary Eid cattle market at Diabari caused around Uttara Centre metro station.
Fruits
Lychee Season Brings a Festive Mood to Every Home in Ishwardi
In Ishwardi, Pabna, the lychee harvest brings relatives home and fills villages with a festive mood, boosted this year by a bumper crop.
Crops
Indonesian Ambassador Opens PRAN's Mango Collection Drive
Indonesia's ambassador to Bangladesh opened PRAN's mango collection and pulping operation at its Barind Industrial Park in Godagari, Rajshahi.
Crops
An Easy Recipe for Lentils with Bitter Gourd
Bitter gourd cooked with lentils makes a healthy, tasty dish that is easy to prepare at home with a few simple ingredients.
FruitsAntarctica's Blood Falls and the Hill Tracts' 'Blood Fruit' in Focus
In early June 2026 two red wonders drew attention: Antarctica's Blood Falls, coloured by iron-rich brine from beneath Taylor Glacier, and the hill 'blood fruit' (Haematocarpus validus), whose demand rose after posts on social media.
Fruits
Be Careful Before Eating Lychees on an Empty Stomach
Lychees are nutritious, but eaten on an empty stomach they can dangerously lower blood sugar, especially in children and undernourished people.