Lychees from orchards in Narayanganj's Sonargaon have started to ripen. As there was no storm or rain this year, farmers saw a good yield. Local traders eyeing
![Sonargaon's lychees hit the market earlier than those from other areas. The "Bombai" and "Kadami" varieties of lychee are usually farmed in this area. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin](https://media.assettype.com/bdnews24-english/2026-08-21/0grzlv7b/lychee_sonargaon_090525_028_1746723912.jpg "Sonargaon's lychees hit the market earlier than those from other areas. The "Bombai" and "Kadami" varieties of lychee are usually farmed in this area. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin")
