Lalmonirhat, May 19, 2025 :- The juicy and tempting fruit litchi has started appearing in limited quantities in various markets of the district at the beginning of the honey month of Jyishtha. Although the supply is currently low, the presence of litchi in the market has already increased the interest of fruit lovers. Although the price of litchi is slightly higher, there is no lack of excitement among buyers.
The supply of mangoes, jackfruit and other seasonal fruits is also increasing during this time. The Agriculture Department and local traders hope that like other years, the production and marketing of seasonal fruits will bring vitality to the district's economy.
According to the district agriculture department, local varieties of litchi have already been introduced in the market. Soon, Bombay, China-3 and Madras varieties of litchi will also be introduced in the market. Farmers are also showing increasing interest in cultivating these varieties as they are more profitable.
Lychee farmer Yakub Ali said that his 16 litchi trees have produced a lot of fruits. He said, "A five-year-old tree produces about 100 to 150 kg of litchis per year. On average, each tree produces two to five thousand litchis."
Seasonal traders have set up temporary shops in various areas of the city, including BDR Gate, Mission More, Paurbazar, Goshala Bazar, Chandni Bazar, Bus Terminal, Railway Station and Court Bazar. Customers are getting attractive and quality litchis in these shops.
Currently, 100 litchis are being sold for Tk 200 to Tk 500, depending on size and quality. Traders say that if supply increases, the price will come down slightly.
Litchi trader Lokman Hakim said, "I have been involved in the litchi business for eight years. I am now increasing the amount of litchi land I have because of the good profits every year."
Another businessman, Motaleb Ali, said, "This year, I am cultivating litchi varieties of China-3, Bombay and Madras by leasing 50 percent of my land. Wholesalers from the capital Dhaka have already started buying litchi from my garden."
Small litchi gardens are also being established in the courtyards of homes in various parts of the district. In the words of farmer Idris Ali, 'This year's weather is very favorable for litchi. I hope the yield will be good too.'
Farmer Ulial Rahman earns a good income every year from litchi cultivation. According to him, the income from selling litchi has put the family economy on a solid foundation.
Deputy Director of the District Agricultural Extension Department, Dr. Md. Saikhul Arifin said, 'This year, litchi has been cultivated on 244 hectares of land in the district. Litchi cultivation is becoming popular not only in the commercial sector, but also in the courtyards of homes.' He added, 'Commercial cultivation of mango and litchi is increasing day by day in Lalmonirhat, which will further strengthen the district's agriculture-based economy.
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