'Superfood' quinoa now in Bangladesh?

Quinoa is known as a "superfood" because of its riches in protein and other nutrients. A Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University research found that the soil and weather in Bangladesh is suitable for cultivating this foreign crop.

With the aid of a private company, a few farmers in the northern region of the country began experimental cultivation of quinoa which has become successful.

The Daily Star published a report about the prospect of Quinoa farming. Watch Star Newsbytes to know more.