date:Feb 09, 2022
e is cultivated across 10 upazilas of Rangamati, Naniachar being the most popular. Over 2,130 hectares in Rangamati is cultivated for pineapple, bearing a total production of 55,913 tons.
A local trader said: We purchase each pineapple for Tk 13-15 and sell them at Tk 20-25. We make very little profit due to transportation cost. Besides, we have to pay Tk 500 for every truck, along with Tk 300 toll charge. A wholesale seasonal fruits trader said prices are higher now as the pineapple season has