BSS, Rajshahi :
Mango trading has gained a peak with the appearance of several varieties of the fruit in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts.
Apart from the well-known markets, enormous mango-based trading at haats and other centres has changed the rural economic scenario of the region as the market price has made the growers and traders happy.
Now the divisional city’s markets are abundant with all varieties of mango and the wholesale buyers as well as the retailers are pouring into the markets and bargaining to settle the price.
After ending the brisk business of Gopalbhog, a king variety of mango for its taste and flavor, some other delicious varieties like Khirshapat, Langra and Fazli have appeared in the markets.
Mijanur Rahman, a mango wholesaler at Shaheb Bazar, said Khirsapat is being sold from Taka 2,800 to 3,200, Langra from Tk 3,200 to 3,600, Fazli from Tk 1,800 to 2,000 and Ranipasand from Tk 1,600 to 1,800 per mound at present.
He mentioned that the present market price is now higher than the previous years.
In Rajshahi city, many places like Shaheb Bazar, Swarnapatty, Seroil,Railway Gate, Luxmipur Bus terminal, Court Bazaar, New Market, Upashahar Market, Shalbagan, Binodpur, Court Station and Baneshwar Bazar are floodedwith mangoes.
Besides the market-based trading, many vendors are selling mango with vans and other manual vehicles frequently.
Atahar Ali, a mango-trader at Bus terminal in the metropolis, said the much- expected buying and selling have gained momentum despite the high price. Like the previous years, people from across the country are coming toRajshahi city and its outskirts especially Baneshawar Bazar to buy quality mangoes.
Meanwhile, around 40 tonnes of mangoes are now being supplied and transported from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts to different parts of the country, including the capital city Dhaka every day.
In addition to the passenger-coach, train, truck and other private vehicles, huge mangoes are being transported by the courier services in particular every day.
Deb Dulal Dhali, additional director of Department of Agriculture Extension, said mango was cultivated on 26,150 hectares of land with a production target of 2.44 lakh tonnes in Chapainawabganj, 12,671 hectares with production target of 1.62 lakh tonnes in Naogaon, 56,021 tonnes production target from 4,823 hectares in Natore district.
He said Rajshahi district had mango orchards on 16,961 hectares in the last year. This year the figure rose to 17,463 hectares with around 24.27 lakh trees. Mango production is expected to reach 2.18 lakh metric tonnes in the current season. Dr Alim Uddin, principal scientific officer of Mango Research Centre, said mango farming is increasing every year and the gardeners are earning huge profits by cultivating high yielding and hybrid varieties like Amropali side by side with the traditional and popular indigenous varieties.
Mango trading has gained a peak with the appearance of several varieties of the fruit in the markets of Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts.
Apart from the well-known markets, enormous mango-based trading at haats and other centres has changed the rural economic scenario of the region as the market price has made the growers and traders happy.
Now the divisional city’s markets are abundant with all varieties of mango and the wholesale buyers as well as the retailers are pouring into the markets and bargaining to settle the price.
After ending the brisk business of Gopalbhog, a king variety of mango for its taste and flavor, some other delicious varieties like Khirshapat, Langra and Fazli have appeared in the markets.
Mijanur Rahman, a mango wholesaler at Shaheb Bazar, said Khirsapat is being sold from Taka 2,800 to 3,200, Langra from Tk 3,200 to 3,600, Fazli from Tk 1,800 to 2,000 and Ranipasand from Tk 1,600 to 1,800 per mound at present.
He mentioned that the present market price is now higher than the previous years.
In Rajshahi city, many places like Shaheb Bazar, Swarnapatty, Seroil,Railway Gate, Luxmipur Bus terminal, Court Bazaar, New Market, Upashahar Market, Shalbagan, Binodpur, Court Station and Baneshwar Bazar are floodedwith mangoes.
Besides the market-based trading, many vendors are selling mango with vans and other manual vehicles frequently.
Atahar Ali, a mango-trader at Bus terminal in the metropolis, said the much- expected buying and selling have gained momentum despite the high price. Like the previous years, people from across the country are coming toRajshahi city and its outskirts especially Baneshawar Bazar to buy quality mangoes.
Meanwhile, around 40 tonnes of mangoes are now being supplied and transported from Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj districts to different parts of the country, including the capital city Dhaka every day.
In addition to the passenger-coach, train, truck and other private vehicles, huge mangoes are being transported by the courier services in particular every day.
Deb Dulal Dhali, additional director of Department of Agriculture Extension, said mango was cultivated on 26,150 hectares of land with a production target of 2.44 lakh tonnes in Chapainawabganj, 12,671 hectares with production target of 1.62 lakh tonnes in Naogaon, 56,021 tonnes production target from 4,823 hectares in Natore district.
He said Rajshahi district had mango orchards on 16,961 hectares in the last year. This year the figure rose to 17,463 hectares with around 24.27 lakh trees. Mango production is expected to reach 2.18 lakh metric tonnes in the current season. Dr Alim Uddin, principal scientific officer of Mango Research Centre, said mango farming is increasing every year and the gardeners are earning huge profits by cultivating high yielding and hybrid varieties like Amropali side by side with the traditional and popular indigenous varieties.
