Seasonal fruits, including mangoes and lychees, have already started hitting the market. The government enforced a nationwide shutdown of offices, schools and public transports in a bid to curtail the spread of the virus. The prevailing circumstances have been particularly worrying for traders of seasonal fruits, according to an official at the agriculture ministry. Many fruit farmers have failed to sell their trees or in some cases, the entire orchard, to the traders. Bangladesh produces 72 varieties of fruits, according to the government.

Source: bd News24 May 13, 2020 10:02 UTC