date:Sep 29, 2020
the capital, a kg of apples was sold at Tk150-280, oranges Tk220-270, red grapes Tk280-300, green grapes Tk300-380, dates Tk700-1,200, pomegranate Tk280-400, pear Tk220-280, dragon fruit Tk450-500 and green dates for Tk580. All of these are imported fruits.
Local fruit prices were also high, per kg of guava sold for Tk80, ripe papaya for Tk100 per piece, and pineapples for Tk50-60 apiece.
It is reported that in the four months from May to August, the country produces 54% of the total fruit pro