Local agricultural entrepreneur Ranjit Chandra Das, 38, from Alipura union said he invested around Taka 4 lakh in cultivating apple plum, mango, watermelon and other crops. "The demand for apple plum and kashmiri plum is very high. Hasan, 39, said commercial plum cultivation is increasing steadily in the area due to suitable soil conditions. Balsundari and apple plum varieties fetch comparatively higher prices, while sour varieties sell at Taka 45 to 90 per kg depending on quality and season. "Along with plum, mango, watermelon and winter vegetables are contributing to overall income," he said.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha January 04, 2026 08:32 UTC