Flowers
Duck, the Best Dish of Winter: A Recipe
A quick, simple duck curry recipe for winter, to serve with rice, khichuri, polao or rice-flour roti.
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Environment
Rajshahi Is Dropping Off the Migratory Bird Map
Migratory bird numbers in Rajshahi have fallen sharply this winter, and observers and researchers blame habitat destruction on the Padma chars, human disturbance and light pollution.
Fruits
Hydrose in Date Palm Molasses: A Serious Threat to Health
A food science lecturer warns that much of the date palm molasses sold today is adulterated with hydrose and textile dyes that endanger kidneys and health.
Crops
Mirsarai Farmers Grow Winter Vegetables on 1,200 Hectares
Winter vegetables have been planted on 1,200 hectares in Mirsarai upazila of Chattogram this season, and farmers are profiting from early crops such as cucumber.
Vegetables
The Winter Vegetables That Boost Immunity
Rather than rushing for supplements, eating carrots, spinach, cauliflower, peas and broccoli regularly in winter can naturally strengthen immunity.
Environment
Temperature May Drop to 6 Degrees This Winter, Cyclone Also Possible
The Meteorological Department says one or two cold waves may bring lows of 6-8°C in the second half of December, and a low could turn into a cyclone.
CropsMagura's date palm sap collectors prepare trees as costs rise
In November 2025 sap collectors in Magura began trimming and scraping date palms for the winter season. The district had about 1.05 lakh date palms, the Department of Agricultural Extension said, but rising costs left the gachhis fearing thin profits.
Crops
Chitoi Pitha From Dry Rice Flour, Made Just Right
A simple method for making soft, puffed chitoi pitha from shop-bought dry rice flour by blending it with warm water and a handful of cooked rice.
Crops
Date Palm Trees Decline in Narail, Tappers in Short Supply
With date palm trees and tappers dwindling in Narail's Kalia upazila, a local journalist has brought tappers from Rajshahi and officials promise to train local gachhis.
Crops
Manikganj Gachhis Busy Preparing Date Palms
With the first chill of winter, gachhis in Manikganj are busy cleaning and trimming date palms so they can collect sap for patali gur and the famous hajari gur.
VegetablesWinter Vegetable Supply Rises in Khulna as Vegetable and Chicken Prices Fall
Prices of all vegetables in Khulna's markets fell by Tk 10-15 and chicken by up to Tk 20 a kilogram in early November 2025 as winter vegetables began to arrive, Jagonews24 reported.
Crops
Jhenaidah's Date Palm Tappers Get Busy Ahead of Winter
With winter approaching, tappers across Jhenaidah are preparing date palms for sap and gur, even as the number of trees and tappers declines.
Crops
Early Winter Vegetables Reach the Market, Prices Falling
Early winter vegetables have reached the market in Naogaon, and after starting high their prices have begun to fall within a week.