Mango harvesting begins in Natore

Mango harvesting commenced in Natore today with the Gopalbhog variety. Abdul Wadud, deputy director of Natore DAE, officially inaugurated the harvest season. The district targets to produce 80,000 metric tonnes of mangoes from 5,718 hectares of orchards. However, due to drought, production may be reduced to 74,000 metric tonnes, as per the DAE. Photo: UNB