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NAOGAON, May 10, 2026 (BSS) - Mango harvesting in the district will begin 
from May 22 this year, with different varieties entering the market in 
phases.

The harvesting schedule was announced at a view-exchange meeting held at the 
Deputy Commissioner's conference room at 4 pm on today. 

Deputy Commissioner Mohammad Saiful Islam chaired the meeting.

He said the schedule has been set to ensure harvesting of fully matured 
mangoes. 

"Farmers will be allowed to harvest "Guti" mangoes from May 22. In case of 
any disaster, farmers may harvest mangoes earlier with permission from the 
Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO)," he said.

However, he warned that no unripe mangoes can be harvested or brought to 
market before the scheduled time in pursuit of higher profit.

By variety, different types of mangoes will gradually reach the market after 
harvesting begins.

The schedule for other varieties includes Gopalbhog from May 30, Khirsapat or 
Himsagar from June 2, Nak Fazli from June 5, Langra and Haringa from June 10, 
Amrapali from June 15, Fazli from June 25, Banana Mango from June 25, and 
Ashwina, BARI Mango-4, Gaurmati and Katimon from July 5.

Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension in Naogaon, 
upazila nirbahi officers, mango growers and traders were present at the 
meeting.

Mango orchards cover 30,310 hectares of land in Naogaon district this year. 
The total production target has been set at 3,87,235 tonnes this year. 

The district is expected to generate around Taka 40 billion from mango sales 
this season.

To implement the decisions and obtain the expected harvest, awareness 
campaigns will be conducted across the district to ensure harvesting 
according to the schedule.