In Sreemangal of Moulvibazar, pineapple farmers are facing financial losses despite a bumper harvest this season because of the absence of adequate cold storage and processing facilities. The district has seen record production of the Honey Queen variety, which is in high demand nationwide. However, without proper preservation systems, large quantities of pineapples are wasted each year, leaving growers anxious about market fluctuations and falling prices during peak production.
Local farmers and traders have expressed concern that the lack of storage forces them to sell quickly at lower prices. Daily pineapple trade in local markets is estimated at around half a crore taka. Business owners have long demanded the establishment of a modern cold storage facility in the region to protect their produce and stabilize prices.
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, pineapples are cultivated on 1,223 hectares across several upazilas, producing about 22,774 metric tons valued at roughly Tk 68.32 crore. Officials noted that pineapple farming is emerging as a key economic sector for Moulvibazar but stressed that preservation and processing infrastructure are essential for sustainable growth.
কাজী গোলাম কিবরিয়া, শ্রীমঙ্গল (মৌলভীবাজার) প্রকাশ : ২৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ২৭আপডেট : ২৪ জুন ২০২৬, ১১: ৩৭ মৌলভীবাজারের শ্রীমঙ্গলে সবুজ চা-বাগানের পাশাপাশি পাহাড়ি টিলায় আনারসের বাম্পার ফলন হয়েছে। তবে পর্যাপ্ত হিমাগার বা সংরক্ষণ ও প্রক্রিয়াজাতকরণ সুবিধা না থা
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