Teesta Char Peanuts
তিস্তার চরের বাদাম
Peanuts grown on the sandy Teesta chars, sold roasted in their shells at every bus stand.
At a glance
- Where
- Nilphamari district, Rangpur division
- Price
- A small cone roughly 10–20 BDT
- Where to try
- Bus stands and markets in Nilphamari and Dimla
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar)
When the Teesta drops in the dry season, its sandy chars become fields, and peanuts are one of the main crops. Farmers in Dimla and nearby upazilas harvest them in late winter and spring. Roasted in hot sand in iron pans, the nuts are sold by the paper cone at markets and bus stands. They are a simple taste of the river's working landscape.
Good to know
Buy them hot from the roasting pan.
Common questions
Where can you eat Teesta Char Peanuts?
Bus stands and markets in Nilphamari and Dimla.
How much does Teesta Char Peanuts cost?
A small cone roughly 10–20 BDT.
When is the best time to try Teesta Char Peanuts?
Winter (Dec–Jan) and spring (Feb–Mar).
Which district is Teesta Char Peanuts from?
Nilphamari district, Rangpur division.
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