Watermelons arrive early

With the arrival of Phalgun, the Bengali month signalling the transition to spring, the first watermelons of the season have begun appearing in markets across Bangladesh. Due to favourable weather conditions, farmers in Jaflong and Gowainghat Upazilas of Sylhet have seen a bountiful harvest. As a result, these juicy summer fruits are reaching the market earlier than usual, with wholesale prices ranging from Tk 2,000 to Tk 35,000 per hundred, depending on size and quality.