rice
Can rice really make you fat, or are we just looking for excuses?
Rice, primarily composed of carbohydrates, provides about 200 calories per cooked cup, with white rice offering around 45 grams of carbs and very little fat. It is a quick source of energy but is often criticised for its high glycaemic index (GI), particularly in its white form, which can cause rapid spikes in blood sugar levels.
Is bhuna khichuri overrated? Letka fans think so!
Should khichuri, the beloved rice and lentil dish, be enjoyed as letka or bhuna? To understand the pulse of Dhaka’s khichuri aficionados, we spoke to a few dedicated enthusiasts who shared their insights and experiences.
Global food prices drop 13.7% in 2023: FAO
Global food prices dropped last year, with notable exceptions like rice due to climate and supply concerns
FICTION / The long dinner table
A daughter reflects on time and Bengali culture as she revels in the excitement of cooking her parents a meal.
Subsidised rice for 1.5cr poor
The government today starts selling rice at subsidised prices in an effort to give respite to the poor and low-income earners and bring stability to the volatile rice market.
5 easy mango recipes for summer
Mango is versatile fruit and can be used to make delicious dishes and desserts. If you are a mango lover like me, you will love this collection of recipes that include both ripe and green mangoes!
Why are rice prices up even in peak Boro season?
Prices of essentials are rising, and most worryingly, the price of rice is completely uncontrolled in the domestic market. Despite this being peak season and sufficient paddy supply, rice prices rose by Tk 8 to 10 per kg in the last two weeks.
PM directs to take immediate action against rice hoarders
Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has given directives to take immediate action against rice hoarders.
4 ways to use leftover rice
Rather than throwing away the extra rice, here are 4 ways you can easily use that leftover rice to make a delicious snack/meal.
2 detained with 42 tonnes of govt rice in Patuakhali
Police have arrested two persons along with 42 tonnes of government rice from Boga Bazaar under Baufal upazila of Patuakhali district.
Govt to buy 28.25 lakh metric tonnes of rice, wheat
The government is going to purchase 28.25 lakh metric tonnes of rice and wheat in the current Boro season.
Rice seized in Gaibandha not ‘plastic rice’: DC
Gaibandha Deputy Commissioner Abdul Matin claims that the rice which was seized on suspicion of “plastic rice” is real rice.
Govt to bring back rice at Tk10 per kg for ultra-poor
Starting next month, the government will bring rice at Tk 10 per kilogram to 5 million ultra-poor families across the country from March of this year under its 'Food-Friendly Programme'.
98,379 sacks of rice, wheat seized in Ctg
A mobile court yesterday seized 98,379 sacks of rice and wheat from two warehouses at Sitakunda and fined their owner Tk 20,000 on
4,000 tonnes of rice delivered at Benapole
Importers deliver 4,000 tonnes of Indian rice at Benapole land port so far, a day after the import duty on the prime staple is drastically slashed.
Easiest way to reduce arsenic from your rice
Millions of people (including infants) of our country may be affected by arsenic from rice and they do not know much about the sources.
Rice planting now a breeze! (video)
Advancing technology and innovations make the back breaking work of rice planting look like a breeze.
Rice import fallout
THE government has finally decided to impose a 10 percent duty on foreign rice to curb import of the grain. Needless to say this measure comes too late for the farmers and millers of the country.