Bananas worth over a crore taka are traded weekly at the traditional Borobari banana market in Lalmonirhat Sadar, held every Wednesday and Saturday from dawn to noon. Farmers and traders from various areas of Lalmonirhat, Kurigram, and Rangpur gather here, supplying bananas to Dhaka and other parts of the country.
Sagar, Malbhog, Chini Champa, Atia, and Monua varieties are sold at the market. According to local traders, Wednesday's market sees about 60 to 62 lakh taka in sales, while Saturday sees 40 to 45 lakh taka, with trade increasing during Ramadan and summer.
Agriculture Department data shows 123 hectares of land were brought under banana cultivation in the district for the 2025-26 fiscal year. Officials note that with favorable soil and proper marketing, banana farming could become a major income source for local farmers.
Reported by 3 outlets. See the original sources below for full details.
This summary was generated automatically from the original reports. Check the original sources for full details.
Lalmonirhat jute farmers smile as golden fiber fetches high prices
Bumper vegetable yield in Aditmari, farmers not getting fair prices
Allegation of fertilizer dealer appointment taking 15 lakh bribe in Aditmari
Farmers block Lalmonirhat-Burimari highway demanding fertilizer in Hatibandha
Mahendranagar Model Canal to be made useful: Dulu
5 police officers injured and 2 detained during clash in Lalmonirhat
Lalmonirhat's 69 Hijri Lost Mosque
Lalmonirhat Calls for More Public Toilets to Safeguard Health