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Watermelons reach Dhaka markets

Early-season watermelons have reached Dhaka markets, with Ramadan driving peak demand for the fruit grown in different regions of Bangladesh, including Patuakhali.

Large watermelons fetch Tk 70 each at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Large watermelons fetch Tk 70 each at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Traders arrange watermelons for sale at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Traders arrange watermelons for sale at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are sorted by size. As the fruit reaches the markets ahead of the season, farmers secure good prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are sorted by size. As the fruit reaches the markets ahead of the season, farmers secure good prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are sorted by size. As the fruit reaches the markets ahead of the season, farmers secure good prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are sorted by size. As the fruit reaches the markets ahead of the season, farmers secure good prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A buyer inspects watermelons at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Depending on the size, they are being sold at Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A buyer inspects watermelons at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Depending on the size, they are being sold at Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons are being sold wholesale at a price of Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons are being sold wholesale at a price of Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Buyers crowd Jatrabari stores as demand for watermelons rises during Ramadan. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Buyers crowd Jatrabari stores as demand for watermelons rises during Ramadan. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons are being sold wholesale at a price of Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons are being sold wholesale at a price of Tk 50 to Tk 70 per kg at a shop in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons bought at a Jatrabari shop are loaded onto a three-wheeler bound for Shanir Akhra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons bought at a Jatrabari shop are loaded onto a three-wheeler bound for Shanir Akhra. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Workers unload Patuakhali watermelons from a truck at a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Workers unload Patuakhali watermelons from a truck at a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Workers unload Patuakhali watermelons from a truck at a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Workers unload Patuakhali watermelons from a truck at a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons reach a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari by truck from Patuakhali. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Early-season watermelons reach a fruit warehouse in Dhaka’s Jatrabari by truck from Patuakhali. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are cut up and displayed at a fruit shop to attract buyers. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons are cut up and displayed at a fruit shop to attract buyers. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

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Published : 23 Feb 2026, 03:00 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 06:21 PM

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