Most Expensive | Egg of the Sun Mango in Bangladesh

Egg of the Sun mango which is called Miyazaki in Japan is now cultivating in Khagrachari, thousands of taka per kg. The famous Miyazaki or (Surjo Deem) mango of Japan is now being planted in the hills of Khagrachari. This type of mango is quite expensive. It is being sold from the garden at one thousand taka per kg.

The agro farm is located at Dhumnighat which is almost four KM far from Mahalchhori Zero Mile which is 19 km away from Khagrachhari, west side of Mahalchhari Jalliapara road. The Egg of the Sun mango orchard has been planted at Kra A A Agro Farm on 35 acres of land. Not only sun eggs, the owner is planting there are about 60 varieties of mangoes in this farm. The owner of the mango garden is Hlashimong Chowdhury. The young man who has a master's degree in English literature from Chittagong University.

 

There is egg of the sun colorful mangoes hanging from 120 mango trees. 30 to 50 mangoes in each tree. On an average each mango weighs about 300 grams. It looks as if the green mango has been painted.

Hlashimong Chowdhury collected egg of the sun mango saplings from different parts of the country. For the first time this year, each tree has yielded. The egg of the sun mango price in Bangladesh is high if compared with local varieties. He is selling this variety of mango at one thousand taka per kg. But the demand in the local market is very low due to high prices. However, many people from Dhaka, Super shops are buying this mango from here. Some interested peoples are also contacting for mango seedlings.

Hlashimang Chowdhury was born in a traditional educated family of Mahalchhari upazila. He completed his master's degree in English literature from Chittagong University and took charge of Sindukchhari Bazar Chowdhury in Guimara upazila. In 2015 he planted about 100 mango saplings of different varieties as a hobby. After two years, he started selling extra fruit outside of their own diet. He said the idea of ​​commercial gardening once came to mind.

At present 12 local workers are working in his garden. Unuching Chowdhury, the wife of Hlashimang Chowdhury, who has a master's degree in management from Chittagong Commerce College, has been the inspiration and support for gardening from the very beginning.

The Surjo Dim / Egg of the Sun / Egg Sun / Taiyo no Tamago or Miyazaki is also known as Red Mango in the world. This mango is the most expensive in the world market. It is basically a Japanese mango variety. The mango is very tasty to eat. The soil and climate of the hilly areas are very conducive for the production of Miyazaki mango. Naturally, the mango is red and beautiful to look at.

In 2017, two mangos sold at a Japanese wholesale auction for a record-breaking $3,744. The Egg of the Sun is a variety of mango grown in the Miyazaki prefecture and sold throughout Japan. Although they don’t usually go for thousands of dollars, on any given day you would be hard-pressed to find one for less than $50. The question is: What makes these mangoes so expensive?

The hefty price tag is partially due to the care that goes into growing these fruits. Japanese farmers surround each mango with a small net, which allows sunlight to hit the skin at all angles (giving it a uniform, ruby-red color), and cushions the fruit when it falls from the tree. Allowing the mangoes to simply fall when they’re ready, as opposed to manually picking them, ensures optimal ripeness. The resulting mangoes are absolutely delicious. They have very little fibrousness, are extremely juicy, and practically melt in your mouth. The taste itself is perfectly sweet and tart, like mango candy with hints of pineapple and coconut.

In Japan, often meticulously packaged gift fruits are sold behind glass cases at luxury fruit stores, as if they were jewels. Those who receive these perishable gifts will often put them on display and, in the case of certain fruits such as the square watermelon (which is sold under-ripe), they may never be eaten. So although Miyazaki’s mango is arguably more delicious than its Floridian counterpart, the majority of its price tag comes from what it represents.

 

Beside egg of the sun varieties mango, in Hlashimang Chowdhury’s Kra AA agro farm there are Banana, Kiujai, Three Test, Funai, Red Funai, King of Chakpat, Black Star, Amrapali, Kacha Mitha, Rangui, Okrang, Mallika, Keshowai, Nilambori, Philippine, Black King, Mahathir, Bari-4 Bari-11, local Guti Mango, Gourmati, Brunei king, Ashwina, Subarnarekha, Gopalbhog, Okrang etc almost 60 varieties of domestic and foreign and extinct species of mango.

 

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Bangladesh Per Capita Income has Surpassed India in 2021

In the fiscal year 2020-21, Bangladesh has surpassed the neighboring country India in terms of per capita income. According to the recent report of Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics (BBS), Bangladesh's per capita income has risen to US$ 2,227. In Bangladeshi currency it is 1 lac 88 thousand 873 taka per year.

 

The Planning Minister of Bangladesh Mr. MA Mannan placed the statistics at a virtual cabinet meeting held with Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in the chair on 17 May 2021, “Our per capita income stands at $2,227 in the fiscal year 2020-21, but the previous fiscal year’s per capita income was $2,064. So, the growth rate is 9 per cent.

 

On the other hand, a report in the Indian media ‘Indian Express’ states that India's per capita income is US$ 1,947. In Bangladeshi currency the amount is 1 lac 65 thousand 170 Taka, which is 280 dollars less than Bangladesh per capita income. In other words, a citizen of Bangladesh earns 23 thousand 753 Takas more than a citizen of India. The Covid-19 epidemic and the lockdown it dealt with is one of the reasons for the India's economic contraction.

 

In the last financial year (2019-20), the per capita income of Bangladesh was 2 thousand 64 US Dollars. In its previous fiscal year (2018-19), the average per capita income was US$ 1,909. In 2007, Bangladesh's per capita income was half of India's per capita income.

 

The World Economic Outlook released by the International Monetary Fund (IMF) in October last year predicted that Bangladesh would surpass India in terms of per capita gross domestic product (GDP) by the year 2020. It is said that the per capita GDP of Bangladesh will be US$ 1,888. At the same time, India's per capita GDP will be US$ 1,877.

On the virtual meeting the minister also said that the country's GDP has also increased to BDT 30,87,300 Crore from BDT 27,96,358 crore, according to the primary data. "It's a good achievement," said the bureaucrat.

 

The report further said that India's economy will shrink due to the corona. Compared to that, there will be positive growth in Bangladesh. That is why the opportunity to move forward will come in front of Bangladesh.

 

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Bangladesh Get More GI | Geographical Indication Products

After Jamdani, Hilsa and Kshirshapati Mango, Dhakai Muslin, Silk of Rajshahi, Shataranji of Rangpur, Kalijira of Dinajpur, Kataribhog and White Soil of Vijaypur of Bangladesh were registered as Geographical Indication Products (GI). As a result, these were also recognized all over the world as Bangladesh's own products.

Concerned people said that although all the official work in this regard was finalized in February, the Ministry of Industry has not yet made an official announcement. An announcement could be made next month.

In this atmosphere, World Intellectual Property Day is being celebrated on April 26. On the occasion of the day, a seminar has been organized online by the Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks, an organization under the Ministry of Industries. This time the theme of the day is 'Intellectual Property and SMEs: Planning and Marketing'.

Industries Secretary KM Ali Azam told that Jamdani was recognized as the country's first GI product in 2016, Hilsa in 2017 and Kshirshapati Mango in 2019. After a long process, all the official work of recognizing Dhaka Muslin, Rajshahi Silk, Rangpur's Shataranji, Dinajpur's Kalijira, Kataribhog and Vijaypur's white soil as GI product of Bangladesh has been finalized in February. However, the government has not yet made an announcement. There are plans to make an announcement soon.

Geographical Indication Products (GI for short) is one of the branches of intellectual property. If a country's soil, water, weather, climate and the culture of its people play the most important role in producing a unique quality product, it is recognized as the GI of that country. It is not possible to produce a product of the same quality anywhere except in that area.

Although Bangladesh is rich in history and heritage, for a long time there was no GI law and there was no opportunity to protect the ownership of the country's geographical indicators. Under the direction of Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, the Geographical Indicative Products (Registration and Protection) Act, 2013 and the Geographical Indicative Products (Registration and Protection) Rules, 2015 were formulated.

After that the way to register the country's geographical indicator or GI product is easy. The Department of Patents, Designs and Trademarks (DPDT), an organization under the Ministry of Industry, registered Jamdani as the first traditional product in the country in 2016. Then in 2017 Hilsa and in 2019 Kshirshapati Mango were recognized as GI products. This time Bangladesh got six more products.

 

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Development of Bangladesh | Top Ten Position in the World | 13 Sectors

Despite being small in size and quite densely populated, Bangladesh has made a Glorious and Enviable position in the World in at least 13 sectors with limited resources in the 50 years since the Independence which indicates Development of Bangladesh. In these sectors, Bangladesh is in the list of top 10 countries in the world. In some cases, Bangladesh has got benefits of nature and geographical location. Most of the success has been achieved by hard work and sincerity of the people of the country.

Some policies and decisions of the Governments of Bangladesh have played an important role in creating such a position worldwide, so has the contribution of the enterprising ordinary people. After the independence, the entrepreneurs have built a strong private sector economy by setting up businesses and industries by facing lots of difficulties and obstacles. Now after 50 years, the world is watching the Development of Bangladesh, Rising Economy of Bangladesh which has achieved by contribution of all. In some cases, the name Bangladesh is marked after big some countries like China and India even first in some cases.

Analyzing the latest data from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), Bangladesh Bank, Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), Export Promotion Bureau (EPB) and Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Development of Bangladesh has been ranked in the Top 10 in 13 different sectors around the Globe.

 

First in Hilsa (Ilish) production:

Bangladesh accounts for 86% of the total Hilsa produced in the world, which is 5 lac 33 thousand of tons in a year. However, it is believed that the production of Hilsa fish will be 7 lac tons within recent years. Even four years ago, Bangladesh's share in the world's total Ilish production was 65 percent. India is second and Myanmar is third in this sector. Besides, small amount is also produced in Iran, Iraq, Kuwait and Pakistan.

 

First in Jute export, Second in Jute production:

Jute was once known as the Golden Fiber of Bangladesh. Now due to some initiatives taken by the government, Bangladesh has become the first in the world to export jute and jute products. 285 types of products made from jute are now exporting worldwide. Due to recent development of Bangladesh in this sector the country has become the second largest producer of jute in the world. The amount of production is 13 lac 35 thousand tons, which is 42 percent of the total production of the world. India is the first in Jute production which is about 2 million of tons. India accounts for 55% of world production. China is in the third position with 45,000 tons of production.

 

Second in Freelancing or Outsourcing:

Educated youth of the country are now choosing freelance or outsourcing as a profession. Freelancing is the process of concluding work contracts through online with various individuals or organizations and delivering them online. At present, the number of total freelancers in the IT sector in Bangladesh is six lacs, which is about 27 percent of the world's percentage. Due to Development of Bangladesh in this IT sector our country is in the second place. India holds the first position based on the number of freelancers.

 

Second in the Ready-Made-Garments (RMG) Sector:

Bangladesh is now the second largest exporter of readymade garments products in the world. In the last fiscal year 2019-20, Bangladesh exported garments worth USD 27.5 billions, which is 6.8 percent of the world's total garment exports. The RMG sector is playing an important role in the development of Bangladesh economy. China is the first exporter of garments in the world and their share is 30.8 percent. Vietnam is in the third position with 6.2% export share.

 

Second in Jackfruit production:

The world produces 3.7 million tons of jackfruit annually. Bangladesh ranks second in the world in the production of this delicious and healthy fruit. The annual production is 1 million tons. India is the world's largest producer of jackfruit with 1.8 million tons. Indonesia and Thailand holds the third and fourth positions.

 

Second in Goat Milk:

Bangladesh is now self-sufficient in cow and goat production. Bangladesh has taken a place globally by increasing the production of cows and goats. According to the FAO report, Bangladesh has been consistently improving its global index in terms of goat numbers, meat and milk production. In particular, Bangladesh is second in the world in goat milk production and fourth in the world in the number of goats and meat production. India and China are the top two countries in the world in goat production.

 

Third in Freshwater Fish production:

Bangladesh is now the third largest freshwater fish producer in the world. According to the FAO report, despite the poor condition of rivers, the country produces 10 percent of the world's freshwater fish. China is first with 16 percent and India is second with 14 percent production in this sector. According to the FAO, Bangladesh will be the first of the four countries in the world that will achieve huge success in fish farming by 2022 then Thailand, India and China. Fish production has increased by 53 percent in the last 10 years and fish exports have increased by more than 20 percent. By creating huge employment in the rural area this sector is helping the Economy and Development of Bangladesh.

 

Third in Vegetables production:

Bangladesh is the third largest producer of vegetables in the world. The annual production is 16 million tons. In this case, the top position holds by China, the second position by India. Success and diversity in vegetable cultivation has come as a result of private companies inventing and marketing hybrid or high yielding (Ufshi) seeds suitable for year round cultivation. At present, 60 types of vegetables are being produced in the country, with the participation of 16.2 million farmer families.

 

Fourth in Rice production:

The Rice is the main food of Bengalis. After independence, when the total population was 75 million, there was food crisis in the country. We had to continue by importing. But now Bangladesh is self-sufficient in paddy / rice production even after reducing the amount of cultivable land across the country. According to the US Department of Agriculture, Bangladesh produced 52.6 million tons of paddies in the last fiscal year 2019-20, which is the fourth highest in the world. China is the first to produce 148.5 million tonnes, India with 116.4 million tonnes. In a message on the occasion of Krishibids Day on 12 February 2021, Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina said, "The combined efforts of farmers, agriculturists and the current government's favorable agricultural policies and incentives are contributing to the achievement of food self-sufficiency. Land is declining in this densely populated country. Even then, the increase in agricultural production is a surprise to the world.”

 

Sixth in Potatoes:

Bangladesh is now sixth in the world in Potato production. One year before independence, only 9 lac tons of potatoes were produced. Potato production has increased 11 times in last 50 years. According to the FAO estimates, 10.2 million tons of potatoes were produced in the last financial year. China is now the first in the world with 91.4 million tons, and India is second with 49.7 million tons.

 

Eight in Expatriate Income:

More than 10 million Bangladeshis live in different countries of the world, most of whom are workers and labors. They send their hard-earned money to their parents, siblings, wives, sons and relatives in the country. Bangladesh ranks eighth in the world in terms of expatriate income. In the last financial year, the expatriate income or remittance in the country came to about 20 billion dollars. In the same financial year, India is in the first position with 7.8 billion and China is in the second position with 6.7 billion. This foreign remittance is playing a very important role in the economic development of Bangladesh.

 

Eighth in Mango:

Bangladesh is now the eighth largest producer of Mango in the world. The annual production is 2.4 million tons. Before 10 years the position was 10th with 1.25 million tons production. In 2018, Bangladesh rose to the seventh place. India is on top in mango production with a production capacity of 15 million tons. China holds the second place. Now mango is being cultivated all over the country. Himsagar, Gopalbhog, Langra and Fazli mangoes were once cultivated in Rajshahi and Chapainawabganj area. At present, Amrapali mango is being cultivated extensively in the southern and south-western parts of the country.

 

Eighth in Guava production:

Bangladesh is currently ranked at Eighth in the world with 1.05 million tons of Guava production. India is first with 17.6 million tons and China is second with 4.4 million tons. At one time, only local guava was cultivated across the country but the revolution was brought about by Thai variety and Kazi Guava. 10 species of guava have been developed from the Germplasm Center of Bangladesh Agricultural University. Guava is cultivated mainly in the southern and south-western districts of the country.

 

The whole world is watching the development of Bangladesh in various sectors. The pandemic and the global economic crisis have consequently left deep marks on South Asia but Bangladesh, the fastest growing economy in this region, managed to mitigate the decline in the second half of 2020 through recovery in trade and remittances. The economy of Bangladesh is a developing market economy. The production capacity in the above described sectors clearly indicates Sustainable Economic Development of Bangladesh. Once we will hold the position in Top Ten largest economy in the world!

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SONALI BAG from Jute | Best Polythene Alternative | Made in Bangladesh

Jute is a traditional financial crop of Bangladesh. At present, over eight lac hectares of land are cultivating jute and related crops. With the United Nations announcement of the year 2009 as "international natural fiber year" and due to increasing of environmental awareness in developed countries, the popularity or use of environmental catastrophes products is declining steadily around the world.

A new era was started by Professor Mubarak Ahmed Khan, chief scientific adviser of the Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation (BJMC). Through the invention of his eco-friendly poly-bag made from jute, a new dream in the jute sector has already started becoming true.

Sonali Bag:

The golden bag is a type of polythene bag made from jute. Professor Mobarak Ahmed Khan, a Bangladeshi scientist, discovered this process of producing polythene bags from jute. After invention of the golden bag, the experimental production began on May 2017 in Latif Bawani Jute Mills. The factory started producing environment friendly 2000 pieces of polybags from Jute's cellulose. Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has named this polythene bag from jute as ‘SONALI BAG’.

Method of making Sonali Bag from Jute:

Structurally, the jute is composed of complex polymers consisting mainly of cellulose 75%, hemicelluloses 15% and lignin 10%. Besides, because of the small amount of fat, wax, nitrogenous matter, beta-carotene and xanthophylls, jute is deciduous and environment friendly. In 2017, Professor Mubarak Ahmed Khan, a noted scientist of the Atomic Energy Commission, invented the Sonali Bag from Jute cellulose which is very much environmentally friendly.

First, cellulose is extracted from the waste jute fibers that are thrown away from the jute mills. These cellulose which is insoluble in water, is subsequently modified using some chemical products. Cross-linkers are mixed with soluble cellulose. The chemical reaction is carried out inside a drawer machine at a particular temperature. It dries out of the machine in the form of plastic sheets. Later the sheet gets polybag shape by cutting. It is possible to get one kilogram of polythene from one kilogram of jute.

More than 50 percent of cellulose is present in the bags produced. This waterproof polybag costs from BD Taka 250 to 300 per kg. But if the bag is manufactured and marketed commercially, the price will be further reduced. Fully digestible and environment friendly, the bag lasts for about five hours in water and then begins to melt slowly. Since there is not any harmful chemicals so it increases soil fertility by completely mixing within 5-6 months. It looks like a normal polythene bags of the market, but it is one and a half times more durable and stronger than usual polyethylene bags. This bag can be used as packaging material for specially made garments and also for storing food items.

Impact of polythene on the environment:

More than one million polyethylene bags in every minute are used in the world. Only one percent of it is processed for recycling and 10 percent is dumped into the sea. These polybags will not digest and won’t mix with the soil for a hundred years. It will harm people with harmful effects, including large numbers of birds and aquatic animals. In Bangladesh, the production of polythene started on a commercial basis in 1982. Due to the excessive use of polythene, in 1998 the sewerage system was disrupted in various cities including the capital of the country. Then, production, marketing and sale of polythene bags were prohibited by law in the country in 2002. Despite various government initiatives, the use of polythene could not be controlled as there was no cheap and other alternative.

Importance as an alternative to polythene:

The importance of polythene made by jute as an alternative to present polythene is understood from the decision to ban polythene that is a serious risk to the environment around the world. Bangladesh has banned the use of polythene with 72 countries of the world. In all countries, there are punishments for the use of polythene but the use could not be stopped. The Kenyan government issued a rule to arrest anyone after seeing with polythene in hand. The Ugandan airport had provisions for arresting anyone with polythene. But since polythene had no alternative, it could not be implemented for long. Ireland's government has imposed additional taxes to reduce the use of polythene bags. Portugal, Spain also started same actions. European Parliament is going to implement a law banning polythene bags in European countries since 2020.

Several countries are interested to buy Sonali Bags from Bangladesh:

Already the Melbourne City Council authorities in Australia have expressed interest in buying the bag to keep the city polythene-free and a US-based business firm in Dubai has placed order to buy 25,000 pieces of polybags a month. On October 2019, a memorandum of understanding (MoU) and an NDA were signed with a UK company for commercial production of Sonali Bags from Jute. Recently, countries in the world, including Italy, Brazil, Bhutan, China, Kenya, Rwanda, Somalia, Taiwan, Tanzania, Australia, the United States and the United Kingdom, have started reducing use of environmental harmful elements, including synthetic polybags.

Various steps of the Bangladesh Government:

Formulation of capital policy EcoTax is being imposed on polythene reforms and use of products. For the protection of the environment the ‘Wrap Act 2010’ has been announced for wrap 17 types of products including fertilizers, sugar, rice etc. For these products the use of jute wrap is mandatory for sale, distribution and supply. The provision for use of wrappers made of all jute-made products is made as a wrapper of the products produced by all public and private organizations. If the use of jute wrapping in the product is fully implemented, the demand for jute bags in the country will increase from 90,000 to 840 million pcs in the country. The government has taken initiatives to establish a Jute Village at a cost of Taka 2,000 crore in 200 acres land beside Padma River to provide the raw materials for making multipurpose jute products. From January 2019, the Bangladesh Jute Mill Corporation has been working to produce 25,000 pcs bags daily. As a result, the future of Bangladesh's golden jute may change.

There is currently a global demand for 500 billion deciduous polybags. If we can produce jute sonali bag to meet this demand of the world, it will start a new trend in Bangladesh economy. Private investment should be encouraged alongside the government. Sonali Bags will be hugely popular as an alternative to polythene bags if the cost can be reduce. Currently investing the entire jute produced in our country, it is possible to meet one third of the global demand. If we can ensure the use of jute fibers internally, it will be possible to get a fair price of the jute, as well as to bring the fallen land under jute cultivation, and to make possible progress in the jute sector. New opportunities for jute will be exposed. And the jute will remove the use of polythene forever that is destroying the environment.

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Dholaikhal Brand | Light Engineering Industry in Bangladesh

Nearly two hundred types of machineries, including engine parts, car parts in the country have become the 'Dholaikhal brand' with huge potential for production and marketing. More than eight lac peoples are involved in this sector at present. The Dholaikhal brand's craftsmen are seamlessly preparing everything from bicycles to cars, tractors, cranes, re-rolling mills and even train buggies.

According to a report from BUET, around 3,800 types of machines and parts are being manufactured in the light engineering industry of the country. Out of which 137 items are already being exported to 17 different countries in the world. The production of goods worth Tk 9,000 crore is possible against the demand of Tk 26,000 crore in the country.

The industry is so in demand in the country that buyers are booking entrepreneurs with advance money to make their parts. However, more than two decades ago, the required components were imported for various industrial sectors and transport sectors.

In addition to the Dholaikhal brand, the factory has been expanded in Jessore, Bogra, Sylhet, Chittagong and other parts of the country. There are 50,000 small and10,000 SME factories in the light engineering sector in the 18 districts of the country. Most of the workers here don’t have educational qualifications or technical education. They make perfect machine parts based-on their hands-on practical experience.

According to the estimates of the financial year 2016-2017, the exports from this industry were more than $ 86 Crore. But without incentives and other government facilities, the export revenue fell to $ 35 crore in the financial year 2017-2018.

The entrepreneurs and workers of the Dholaikhal brand have minimized foreign dependence by providing instruments and parts through sub-contracts in various government-owned enterprises. Various machines, parts and equipment is being supplied on a regular basis to Bangladesh Railway, Bangladesh Jute Mills Corporation, Bangladesh Textiles Mills Corporation, Civil Aviation Authority, Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation, Power Development Board, Department of Public Health Engineering, Ports and Maritime Authority, Bangladesh Internal Naval Authority, Bangladesh, Titas, Bakhrabad and Jalalabad Gas Companies, Sugar and Food Industry Corporation institutions.

Starting of this sector in Bangladesh:

According to information from BEIOA - Bangladesh Engineering Industry Owners Association, the light engineering sector made its way through the start of some factories after 1971. At first, manufacturing parts for various industries and vehicles were limited. Later in 1986, the government adopted the 'Dholaikhal Jinjira Project' for the development and financing of the industry and a loan was given amount of Tk 5 crore. After that the sector developed and expanded. Later, the government adopted another 'Dholaikhal Jinjira Model Project' with an allotment of Tk 15 crore to spread the industry across the country. And now the number of factories has grown more than 50,000 across the country.

Problems in this Sector:

Currently, there is a 1 percent tariff and VAT exemption at the import level of capital machinery of the industry. This is helpful for normal industrialization. But the VAT during the current financial year of 2019-2020 seems unprecedented. Entrepreneurs in the sector want to exempt up to 5 percent advance tax on the import of capital equipment. While importing capital goods 1 percent tariff, the raw material tax need to pay in the country from 25 to 50 percent which is very high. Entrepreneurs in this sector demanding this tariff must be reduce.

Demand for setting up of modern industrial park:

Entrepreneurs want the government's initiative to set up a well-planned and modern industrial park where there is demand of light engineering products in the country. These industries should have their own power generation system, common facilities center, necessary waste treatment plant for protection of the environment, green park, safety and so on.

Demand for Establishment of Permanent Training Institute:

At present, the BEIOA - Bangladesh Engineering Industry Owners Association is training the craftsmen of this sector to enhance their skills and meet the needs through Bangladesh Light Engineering Training Institute (BLETI). There are trade courses to create new artisans. Training is also taking place in different district cities outside Dhaka. However, there is no own infrastructure to handle these activities. As a result, the majority of the project's money is spending on rent. Recently, BEIOA has demanded Tk 20 crore from the government for the establishment of a permanent training institute for the development of the sector.

Entrepreneurs of this sector feel that training system, investment, technology, and industrial park establishment is urgently needed to achieve bigger success. The light industry is called the mother industry. The light engineering sector produces basically the equipment and machinery needed to set up an industry. Parts are also produced in this sector to keep the industry running. Even the light engineering works with servicing and maintenance.

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Exotic or Foreign Fruits in Bangladesh

Bangladesh has recently achieved considerable success in producing fruits. According to the World Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), fruit production in Bangladesh has increased at an average rate of 11 percent per year for the past 18 years, which has not happened in any other country in the world.

Foreign fruits on the soil of Bangladesh:

We call Lichu (litchi) a Bangladeshi fruit. But once, this litchi fruit also came from far away China, and even the name Lichu is not a Bangla name, it’s Chinese. Thus, many of the fruits that we now know as indigenous fruits, have come from abroad and made their way to the soil of our country. They have slowly become popular. That trend continues, and will be in the future.

Over the past decade, at least 20 foreign fruits have arrived in this country. These are Strawberry, Dragon Fruit, Malta, Rambutan, Sour Soap or tok aata, Alobokhara, Mangosteen, Canistel or Zaman Fruit, Passion Fruit, Persimmon, Avocado, Cocoa, Grape, Peach fruit, Cherry, Longan, Saudi Khorma, Bread Fruit, Shantol, Rock Mellon, etc.

There are also many exotic fruits came before, such as almonds. In addition, some fruits that were in this country, but with the advent of some new varieties, there has been a great change in the cultivation and production of those fruits, such as Thai guava. With these varieties of Thailand guava, we can now eat delicious guavas all year long.

Likewise, the delicious mango varieties Katimon which can be found around the year or un-season, Brunei king mango which weighing two or three kilograms, mango palmar in red gourd, long varieties of yellow mango like bananas, and even Amrapali which are soaked in the soil of the country. Thai Jamrul, sweet arbaroi, sweet cinnamon, sweet karmacha, sweet kamranga, color sharifa, dwarfs coconut, non-seasonal watermelons etc are now available here.

Bangladeshi Local Fruits:

The most common and popular fruit varieties that cultivated commercially inside the country, such as jackfruit, mango, guava, banana, pineapple, watermelon, papaya, litchi, coconut, jujube (kul-boroi), various lemons. These are called seasonal conventional fruits of Bangladesh.

Among the obsolete fruits of the country are bell (Bengal quince), Kodbel/bael, tetul (tamarind), Amra fruit (hog plum), olive, Jaam/Jam/Kalojaam (Jambul), jamrul (water apple), gulapjam (rose jaamun), orange, chinar, lukuki/torfoi, deua, kamranga, karmacha, etc. Various wild fruits are bet-fal, chapalish jackfruit, timtoah, akura, butijaam, putijaam, kaufal, boiychi, wood peanut, wild peanut, wild/forest mango etc.

Reduce fruit import:

Due to the scarcity and demand of fruits, there are currently some exotic fruits available in this market. Among these are apples, grapes, oranges, pears, pomegranate, kiwi, dragon fruit, persimmon, mango, avocado, etc. Foreign fruit imports have been gradually declining due to continuous fruit production in the country and interest of human in domestic fruits. The quantity of fruit imported from abroad was around 3,56000 tons in 2017-18 year but in 2018-19 it was reduced to around 3,00,000 tons.

Research on fruits:

A total of 177 modern varieties of 40 different species of fruits have been invented by various research and educational institutes in this country. Of these:

• Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) invented 84 varieties fruits of 35 species
• Bangladesh Agricultural University has invented 84 varieties fruits of 24 species
• Patuakhali University of Science and Technology has invented 7 varieties of 5 species
• Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman Agriculture University has invented two varieties of two species

In addition, several technologies have been developed for fruit cultivation. Fruit production is increasing day by day with the expansion and use of these varieties and technologies.

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