Food News
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Onion price shoots up at Ctg markets
Onion prices have gone up in the kitchen markets in the port city after wholesalers jacked up prices in Khatunganj...
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Food production thrived as government helped farmers: Agriculture Minister
Agriculture Minister Dr. Abdur Razzak bashed critics of the government regarding recent claims that farmers are not getting adequate support....
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Too much dietary fat in the brain may impact mental health
People with obesity are often likely to develop depression as well, but the mechanisms at play are still unclear. New...
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Eat walnuts to lower blood pressure, new study suggests
A new study suggests that eating walnuts might help people at risk of cardiovascular disease to lower their blood pressure...
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How use of digital devices may influence obesity risk
Recent evidence suggests that people who multitask by switching frequently between digital devices may be more at risk of developing...
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Rice output to rise, USDA forecasts
Bangladesh’s rice production is expected to increase 7 percent year-on-year to 3.49 crore tonnes in the 12 months to April...
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The FDA approve esketamine nasal spray for severe depression
Regulators in the United States have recently approved a new prescription-only nasal spray for use against treatment-resistant depression.The Food and...
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Pesticide use falls but risks remain
The cultivation of Bt brinjal has enabled farmers to reduce pesticide use and log higher profits but the genetically modified...
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Inflation rises slightly in Feb
Inflation rose slightly for the second consecutive month in February due to an increase in food prices in rural areas.In...
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Chemical imports treble in 10yrs
Bangladesh's chemical imports have nearly tripled in the past decade, spurred by the rising demand from various industrial sectors catering...
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Has fast food become worse for our health in the past 30 years?
Filled with empty calories and ultra-processed, fast food may increase the risk of obesity and cancer. While fast-food chains have...
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Safe food still a far cry
Food safety remains a big concern for Bangladesh's 160 million-strong population. Many foodstuffs, be they manufactured or processed, are adulterated...
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Rice price sees falls sharply in city market
The price of all sorts of rice including coarse variety marked fresh decline by Taka 1-2 per kg this week...
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Onion cheaper at Khatunganj wholesale market
Wholesale prices of Indian onion saw a downward trend at the Khatunganj wholesale hub here in the last couple of...
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Not just for kids, milk is good for adults too
Milk is the first food we consume when we are born into this world, mostly in the form of our...
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Amazon to expand Whole Foods stores
Amazon.com Inc is planning to expand its Whole Foods Market portfolio by adding more stores to put more customers within...