An unusual hybrid hog plum tree in Baro Kaibartakhali village of Rajapur, Jhalakathi, has become a local sensation after producing hundreds of fruits in each cluster. The small tree, planted three years ago by local driver Masud, began bearing fruit this year, astonishing villagers with its dense clusters that some estimate contain over a thousand fruits. The tree, grown without chemical fertilizers, has drawn large crowds after videos of it went viral on social media.

Masud said he used only cow dung as fertilizer and is now seeking advice from the Rajapur Upazila Agriculture Office to prevent branches from breaking under the heavy fruit load. Visitors from distant areas have been arriving daily to witness the phenomenon, taking photos and videos in disbelief.

According to Upazila Agriculture Officer Shahida Sharmin Afroze, the extraordinary yield may be due to proper care and balanced hormone distribution. The tree, now dubbed the “Hazari Amra,” is inspiring local farmers and youth to explore commercial cultivation, signaling new potential for the rural economy.