date:Jan 15, 2019
Around 2.4 million tonnes of mangoes were harvested in 2017-18.
Guava
In 2007-08, the production of guava was 275,000 tonnes which increased to 516,000 tonnes in 2017-18. Bangladesh exports guava and guava juice. The most of the guavas of the country was cultivated in Swarupkathi, but now they are grown in the south and southwest parts too. About 70 % of the total production is of Thai variety.
New varieties
According to the agriculture ministry, this year 12.1 million tonnes of fruits have b