Golpata fruit and jaggery gain attention for nutrition, livelihoods and economic potential in Khulna coast. Compared to date palm sap, golpata sap is denser, as only eight pitchers are required to produce one pitcher of jaggery, whereas date palm sap requires about sixteen pitchers. According to agricultural estimates, nearly 10,000 tonnes of golpata jaggery are produced annually in coastal areas, supporting hundreds of families. In folk medicine, golpata fruit is believed to help treat intestinal worms, dehydration, skin diseases and physical weakness. Although commercial marketing of golpata fruit remains limited, some individuals have started selling it to tourists in heritage areas of Bagerhat.

Source: Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha December 23, 2025 11:29 UTC