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Markets buzz with fresh summer fruits

With the arrival of summer, juicy summer fruits like mangoes, java plums, lychees, and jackfruit have hit the market. These fruits are now available at various shops across Dhaka, but prices remain steep early in the season.

At Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, wood apples are selling for Tk 30 to Tk 200 apiece, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, wood apples are selling for Tk 30 to Tk 200 apiece, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pineapples from Rangamati are available at the capital’s Jatrabari fruit warehouse for Tk 10 to Tk 25. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pineapples from Rangamati are available at the capital’s Jatrabari fruit warehouse for Tk 10 to Tk 25. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pineapples from Rangamati are available at the capital’s Jatrabari fruit warehouse for Tk 10 to Tk 25. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Pineapples from Rangamati are available at the capital’s Jatrabari fruit warehouse for Tk 10 to Tk 25. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Bangi melons at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse are going from Tk 20 to Tk 80. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Bangi melons at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse are going from Tk 20 to Tk 80. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Bangi melons at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse are going from Tk 20 to Tk 80. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Bangi melons at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse are going from Tk 20 to Tk 80. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A vendor at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse is selling palm fruits. Depending on the size, each one is fetching Tk 10 to Tk 25 at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
A vendor at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse is selling palm fruits. Depending on the size, each one is fetching Tk 10 to Tk 25 at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons from Khulna are being sold in bulk at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse, with a hundred watermelons priced between Tk 2,000 and Tk 20,000, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons from Khulna are being sold in bulk at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse, with a hundred watermelons priced between Tk 2,000 and Tk 20,000, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons from Khulna are being sold in bulk at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse, with a hundred watermelons priced between Tk 2,000 and Tk 20,000, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Watermelons from Khulna are being sold in bulk at the capital’s Jatrabari warehouse, with a hundred watermelons priced between Tk 2,000 and Tk 20,000, depending on size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Different types of ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 250 to Tk 1,000 per kg in the capital’s Paltan. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Different types of ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 250 to Tk 1,000 per kg in the capital’s Paltan. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At a wholesale fruit market in the capital’s Jatrabari, ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 40 to Tk 150 per kg, depending on the breed and size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At a wholesale fruit market in the capital’s Jatrabari, ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 40 to Tk 150 per kg, depending on the breed and size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At a wholesale fruit market in the capital’s Jatrabari, ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 40 to Tk 150 per kg, depending on the breed and size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At a wholesale fruit market in the capital’s Jatrabari, ripe mangoes are selling for Tk 40 to Tk 150 per kg, depending on the breed and size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Lychees are starting to appear in the market. Although the fruits aren’t fully ripe yet, sellers are bringing them early in hopes of fetching high prices. In Dhaka’s Jurain, a hundred lychees are selling at up to Tk 400, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Lychees are starting to appear in the market. Although the fruits aren’t fully ripe yet, sellers are bringing them early in hopes of fetching high prices. In Dhaka’s Jurain, a hundred lychees are selling at up to Tk 400, depending on the size. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
In Paltan, a hundred lychees from Narayanganj’s Sonargaon are selling for Tk 800 to Tk 1,000. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
In Paltan, a hundred lychees from Narayanganj’s Sonargaon are selling for Tk 800 to Tk 1,000. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
In Paltan, a hundred lychees from Narayanganj’s Sonargaon are selling for Tk 800 to Tk 1,000. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
In Paltan, a hundred lychees from Narayanganj’s Sonargaon are selling for Tk 800 to Tk 1,000. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, java plums are retailing at Tk 400 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
At Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar, java plums are retailing at Tk 400 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Jackfruits from Khagrachhari have arrived at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse in Dhaka. They're selling for Tk 50 to Tk 200 apiece at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Jackfruits from Khagrachhari have arrived at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse in Dhaka. They're selling for Tk 50 to Tk 200 apiece at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Jackfruits from Khagrachhari have arrived at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse in Dhaka. They're selling for Tk 50 to Tk 200 apiece at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Jackfruits from Khagrachhari have arrived at the Jatrabari fruit warehouse in Dhaka. They're selling for Tk 50 to Tk 200 apiece at wholesale prices. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Rose apples are being sold at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar for Tk 60 to Tk 100 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin
Rose apples are being sold at Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar for Tk 60 to Tk 100 per kg. Photo: Abdullah Al Momin

bdnews24.com

Published : 03 May 2025, 03:37 AM

Updated : 21 Aug 2026, 05:52 PM

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