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Studies reveal high levels of harmful heavy metals, pesticide residues in fruits, vegetables

National

- Times Report - September 23, 2024September 23, 2024

Two recent researches found alarming levels of harmful heavy metals—such as lead, chromium, and cadmium—in common vegetables, along with pesticide residues in various fruits in the country. The findings were presented at a seminar organised by the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority (BFSA) in Dhaka. Senior Scientific Officer of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research

Nursery business becomes boon for vegetables, fruit, flower growers

Business

- Times Report - August 11, 2024

Currently, nursery owners and workers are seen passing their busy times growing saplings and plants of vegetables, fruits and varieties of flowers during the current season everywhere in the region, including its vast Barind tract. Conventionally, this time is very vital for the nursery business as demands of seasonal vegetables, fruits

Murikata onion price crossed Tk100, while vegetables, eggs, and fish prices in an upward trend in Dhaka

National

- Times Report - January 31, 2024

AP,DHAKA The prices of Murikata, or early variety of onions increased by Tk 20 per kg and retailing at Tk105 per kg on Tuesday from Tk 80 to 85 per kg in contrast to two days in Dhaka. Though the wholesaler claimed the onion price decreased slightly in the wholesale market, the

Vegetables, egg prices not enough to calm consumers

National

- Anisul Islam, UNB - August 18, 2023

Though prices of vegetables, eggs, boiler chicken and rice are slightly down compared to the previous week, the consumers still find the rates higher. They said the per dozen egg price jumped to Tk 165 gradually from Tk 70, now the egg price decreased slightly and stablilised at Tk150 per dozen.