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Nipa Palm fruit in Dhaka

In the Sundarbans, the Nipa Palm, locally known as the Golpata tree, produces a fruit called Gol Fol. The fruit hangs like a palm and has a date-like shell inside, which is both delicious and nutritious. Its juice and jaggery are in demand among the locals.

The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
The inside of the Gol Fol looks similar to a palm. This fruit grows on the Golpata tree on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many flock to a mobile vendor to try the Gol Fol, as it is relatively new for Dhaka residents. Each fruit is sold for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many flock to a mobile vendor to try the Gol Fol, as it is relatively new for Dhaka residents. Each fruit is sold for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
One bunch contains 50 to 80 Gol Fol. This mobile vendor in Dhaka’s Shyampur sells each fruit for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
One bunch contains 50 to 80 Gol Fol. This mobile vendor in Dhaka’s Shyampur sells each fruit for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
One bunch contains 50 to 80 Gol Fol. This mobile vendor in Dhaka’s Shyampur sells each fruit for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
One bunch contains 50 to 80 Gol Fol. This mobile vendor in Dhaka’s Shyampur sells each fruit for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Abdur Rashid, a seller of Gol Fol. This fruit is found on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Abdur Rashid, a seller of Gol Fol. This fruit is found on the coast of the Sundarbans. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many flock to a mobile vendor to try the Gol Fol, as it is relatively new for Dhaka residents. Each fruit is sold for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Many flock to a mobile vendor to try the Gol Fol, as it is relatively new for Dhaka residents. Each fruit is sold for Tk 10 - 20. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fruit from the Golpata tree is sold in a van in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fruit from the Golpata tree is sold in a van in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fruit from the Golpata tree is sold in a van in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Fruit from the Golpata tree is sold in a van in Dhaka’s Shyampur. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 16 Jan 2026, 03:35 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:16 PM

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