Bangladesh: Litchi starts appearing in markets of Rajshahi, adjacent areas

With 15 more days left to appear the Bangla month of Jyestha, the juicy fruit litchi has started appearing in the local markets including Rajshahi city and its adjacent areas in a limited scale.But due to its less quantity, the present price is beyond the purchasing capacity of the commoners.The summer season will bring many other juicy fruits like mango and jackfruit naturally in the region by mid of the next month and June abundantly that will infuse dynamism into the local economy like the previous years.Seasonal traders set up makeshift shops at different points in the city especially Shaheb Bazar, Bindurmore, Laxmipur Bazar, Sheroil Bus Terminal, Railway Station and Court Bazaar with the eye-catching fruit.In the advent of the season, every 100 litchi fruits are being sold at Taka 400 to 450 based on quality and size.Sellers said the price is high as the supply is scanty but it will be reduced to some extent when the supply will be enhanced within the next couple of ...