Joy in Juice

In many parts of rural Bangladesh, it's quite common to see earthen pots hanging from date trees in winter. Overnight, the pitchers get filled up with a delicious gift of nature -- date palm juice. The sweet juice collected in the morning is a real treat. It is used for making molasses, a key ingredient in the traditional pithas you love so much. Again, a glass or two of this fresh, raw juice is something to look forward to in chilly winter mornings. The birds love it too. The photos were taken in Khajura of Jessore recently.

Photo: Rashed Shumon