Bangladesh produces quality fruits, vegetables
A tropical location, lush greenery, moisture-rich loamy soil and production-friendly climate-all these make Bangladesh one of the notable growers of a vast range of fruits and vegetables of impeccable quality.
The quantum of export is not big, but sizeable enough to cater to the large ethnic population of the south Asian sub-continent residing in the UK and the Middle East. They have provided to be the biggest consumers of Bangladeshi produce. The present export of vegetables is over 10,000 MT per year.
There has been an encouraging growth of export of fresh fruits and vegetables to other European countries also in recent years. Bangladesh has an agro-based economy and her fertile alluvial plains are ideal for the cultivation and growth of export of fruits and vegetables. Improved of technology has led to manifold increase in production for export. The changing seasons see Bangladesh producing a variety of fruits and vegetables.
The winter brings ripe oranges and other citrus fruits, cauliflower, and cabbages; summer brings succulent mangoes, lychees, water melons, brinjals, yam and ladies fingers; monsoon brings sweet and juicy pineapples. A variety of bananas are available all the year round.
Fruits and vegetables growers have taken various steps not only to augment production but also to improve the standard of quality. The government has created the infrastructure and is providing promotional support. Export village for fresh fruits and vegetables have been set up with backward linkages developed between the producer and the exporter, soft loans are being provided to the producers and facilities have been created for better processing and packages.
Fruits and vegetables being easily perishable, storing facilities have been created at the airport to facilitate preshipment and make the same strong for emergency. With a countrywide road-rail network , an international airport and two sea-ports, Bangladesh is all set to serve the world in the increased supply of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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