BANGLADESHI FRUITS

The land of Bangladesh is very fertile. Various kinds of fruits grow here in plenty. So Bangladesh may be called the land of fruits. The fertile land of Bangladesh helps to produce fruits well. She produces various kinds of fruits. So it is called the land of fruits. Fruits are delicious and nutritious. Both children and grown-up people are equally fond of fruits.

   There are various kinds of fruits in Bangladesh. Some of them are very big in size. While some are very small, some fruits are of medium size too. Some are very sweet in taste, some are sour and some, again, are bitter.

  Bangladesh produces fruits in a large quantity. Almost every house has its own fruit trees for domestic use.

   The mango is the most popular fruit. It is called the king of fruits. Rajshahi, black-berries and Bogra produce the best kinds of mangoes in Bangladesh. The Langra, the Fazli, the Gopalbhog and the Mohanbhog are very delicious fruits.

   Next to the mango are bananas, pine-apples, jack- fruits, plums, guavas, black-berries and many other fruits. Children are very fond of plums and guavas. The black-berry is also a favourite fruit. The banana is a popular fruit. It is liked by all. The pine-apple is another delicious fruit. The best variety of pine-apple is found in the districts of Sylhet, Comilla and Rangamati. The orange is also a delicious fruit. It is good for health. The coconut is also a common fruits. Its kernel is tasty and nutritious. The water of a green coconut is a sweet drink. We get coconut oil from the coconut. It grows abundantly in Barisal, Khulna, Patuakhali and Noakhali.

    The food value of the fruits is very great, especially in respect of vitamins. The fruits have some bio-chemical elements which keep our body fit and free from diseases. So they are essential for general health because they supply vitamins and minerals.

    The production of our fruits can be increased much by exporting different fruits.

    Bangladesh is a good producer of fruits. So the proverb goes that every season has its special fruits in Bangladesh. We should take care of our orchards in all possible ways.