Litchi trading and marketing are booming in Rajshahi, involving hundreds of laborers in harvesting, processing, and transportation of the seasonal fruit. The ongoing harvest is in full swing, with abundant supply, high demand, and better prices in local markets, bringing happiness to both growers and traders. Temporary shops have been set up in various areas, displaying the eye-catching fruit. Market prices are relatively high this season, but farmers are hopeful for good earnings.
Rajshahi and Dinajpur are known for litchi cultivation, with Ishwardi being acclaimed for its delicious fruit. It has become the litchi capital with extensive commercial orchards, and the number of trees is increasing due to profitable farming. Despite challenges like scorching heat, litchis are traded in large quantities to other regions, and local markets are still well-supplied. Prices range from Tk 250-300 for local variety, Tk 350-400 for other varieties, and Tk 450-500 for the aristocratic Bedana variety. Traders have purchased orchards with different litchi varieties and begun marketing them. Laborers are employed for harvesting and transportation, and farmers are delighted with bumper yields.
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