Fruits
Seller Takes Tk 285 and Says He Knocked Off Two Taka
Fruit sellers outside Mugda Medical College Hospital are charging dengue patients' relatives well above prices elsewhere in Dhaka.
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'Cats Home' Wins the Trust of Cat Lovers in Cumilla
A free boarding house for cats in Cumilla city, 'Cats Home Biraler Bari', has become a trusted place for cat owners and animal rescuers.
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Which Fruits Should Kidney Patients Avoid?
People with kidney problems should be careful with fruit, especially bananas and other foods high in potassium.
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Farmer Dies of Snakebite in Faridpur's Sadarpur
A farmer, Rafiq Khandakar, 50, died after being bitten by a snake while working in his field in Sadarpur, Faridpur, having first been taken to an ojha.
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Toddler Dies After Snakebite While Playing on the Floor in Gafargaon
A 14-month-old boy, Ariyan, died of a snakebite in the Pagla police station area of Gafargaon upazila in Mymensingh.
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Three Die of Snakebite in Faridpur, No Antivenom at Any Hospital
Three people have died of snakebites in Faridpur in two days, with no antivenom available at any hospital or health centre in the district since June.
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Common Misconceptions About Snakes
On World Snake Day, 16 July, a look at snakebite deaths in Bangladesh and some widespread misconceptions about snakes.
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What to Do to Stay Safe From Venomous Snakebites
Snakebites and the deaths they cause rise every flood season, but simple precautions can prevent most venomous bites.
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The Country's 7 Most Venomous Snakes, and How to Recognise Them
Snakes become far more common in the monsoon, but only a handful of the country's species are highly venomous, and knowing them can help.
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What to Do Quickly If Bitten by a Snake at This Time of Year
Snakes are far more common in the monsoon, and most people who die from snakebite do so for lack of basic first aid.
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The Ailments Jackfruit Seeds Can Help With This Season
Jackfruit seeds, cheap and plentiful in season, carry protein, minerals and fibre that can help with digestion, eyesight, skin, hair and more.
Fruits
Foods to Give a Dengue Patient
Alongside medical advice, dengue patients need nutritious food; here are the foods to give them and what to avoid.
Fruits
The Health Benefits of Eating Jamrul
Jamrul, a neglected summer fruit, carries vitamin C, calcium, fibre and plenty of water that support immunity, digestion and bone health.