Satkhira mangoes, first of the season, set to hit markets tomorrow
Renowned for their distinctive flavour, Satkhira mangoes are in high demand domestically and are also exported abroad.
Mangoes from Satkhira are set to reach markets from tomorrow (5 May), marking the start of the season and bringing a festive mood to the district.
According to the schedule announced by the district administration, harvesting of local varieties such as Gobindabhog and Gopalbhog will begin tomorrow.
Harvesting of Himsagar will start from 15 May, followed by Langra on 27 May, while Amrapali will be marketed from 5 June.
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Renowned for their distinctive flavour, Satkhira mangoes are in high demand domestically and are also exported abroad.
The Department of Agricultural Extension said the district has around 320 mango orchards, with more than 50,000 growers and traders involved in the sector. This year's production target has been set at 70,000 tonnes, with an export goal of 100 tonnes.
Mohammad Ali, a mango grower from the Parkukrali area, said he had leased an orchard worth Tk25 lakh for the season.
"The yield has been good this year. If weather conditions remain favourable, I expect to sell mangoes worth more than Tk40 lakh," he said.
Meanwhile, traders from across the country have gathered in different parts of Satkhira town, visiting orchards and markets to assess the situation.
Abdur Rahim Babu, former general secretary of the Satkhira Boro Bazar Kanchamaal Byabshayi Samity, said it was too early to quote prices.
"Traders are still observing the market. Prices will become clear once mangoes arrive in line with the official calendar from tomorrow morning," he added.
Monir Hossain, agriculture officer of Satkhira Sadar upazila, said authorities will remain active in the field throughout the month to prevent malpractice. Traders have been instructed not to market chemically treated mangoes, with legal action to be taken against violators.
"The only directive is to ensure ripe, safe and chemical-free mangoes are supplied to the market," he said, adding that mango sales in Satkhira are expected to reach between Tk300–350 crore over the next month.
