date:Nov 27, 2020
In Bangladesh, dragon fruit cultivation began in 2014-15 on five hectares of land. Today, it is a profitable crop today for the 25,000 growers. At this point in time, the fruit is bringing home one-third of Vietnams $3.7 billion fruit and vegetable export receipts. Other than Vietnam, it is commercially produced in Vietnam, Malaysia, Thailand, Taiwan, Sri Lanka, China, Israel and Central America.
In Bangladesh, its consumption is increasing. Every day its demand is increasing, said Shahedul Isl