The Kansat mango market in Shibganj upazila of Chapainawabganj is witnessing daily transactions worth around Tk 15 to 18 crore, with an average of 4,500 to 5,000 tonnes of mangoes traded each day. Farmers from Shibganj and nearby districts bring their produce to the market early in the morning, where wholesalers and traders from across the country, including Dhaka, gather to purchase mangoes. The market, considered the second largest mango hub in Asia, remains vibrant throughout the peak harvesting season.
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension and local traders, about 400 to 450 trucks of mangoes are loaded daily from the Kansat market for distribution across Bangladesh. The market attracts around 15,000 to 16,000 people every day, creating significant employment opportunities for the local population. The mango trading season typically runs from late May to the end of July.
This year, mangoes have been cultivated on 37,487 hectares of land in Chapainawabganj, with a production target of 457,900 tonnes. Officials expect the target to be met if no natural disasters occur.
আতিক ইসলাম, শিবগঞ্জ (চাঁপাইনবাবগঞ্জ) প্রকাশ : ১৩ জুলাই ২০২৬, ০৩: ৪০ চাঁপাইনবাবগঞ্জের শিবগঞ্জ উপজেলার কানসাট আম বাজারে প্রতিদিন গড়ে সাড়ে চার থেকে পাঁচ হাজার টন আম কেনাবেচা হচ্ছে। যার বাজারমূল্য প্রায় ১৫ থেকে ১৮ কোটি টাকা। সারি সারি ভ্যান গাড়িতে রা
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