The jackfruit is the national fruit of Bangladesh and looks like an oblong honeydew melon or large mango. The word "jackfruit" comes from the Portuguese word jaca, which 16th-century explorers ...

“Those who once wrinkled their noses at its smell, dismissed it as sticky, or ignored it as a cause of stomach pain, are now singing praises of the jackfruit. With a sweet taste, the fruit is ...

“Getting hold of jackfruit is a fulltime hobby of most diaspora Bangladeshis.” From curry houses to wedding feasts and supper clubs, this delectable memoir delves into the flavours and history ...

The Jackfruit Festival, which is conducted every year, will be held in the city on May 3 and 4 and feature many varieties of the fruit from different parts of the State and the country.