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Mangalbaria, a village in Pakundia upazila of Kishoreganj, Bangladesh, is renowned for its luscious and delicious litchi fruit. Rows of litchi trees adorn the small and big roads of the village, and every house has courtyards, ponds, and crop fields.
Mangalbaria is known as the kingdom of litchi, and it has been attracting litchi-loving tourists and people from all over the district for centuries.
The village is located 15 kilometers away from the district headquarters and is named after its famous litchi fruit. The fruit is an early variety and is available in the market 15 days before other litchis, making it a popular choice for buyers. The taste of Mangalbaria litchi is unmatched, and its appearance is eye-catching with beautiful, juicy purple fruit hanging from every tree.
The bumper crop of traditional Mangalbaria litchi this season has brought joy to farmers and buyers alike. The litchi is famous both in Bangladesh and abroad for its red color and delicious taste. The farmers are hopeful of selling 10 crore worth of litchi from over 30,000 trees this season. Litchi cultivation is the main occupation of most people in the village.
The agriculture department is working to spread the plantation of Mangalbaria litchi, a profitable early variety, in all districts. The village's litchi fruit has become an important part of the local economy, and it has become a source of pride for the people of Mangalbaria.
When someone visits the village for the first time, the rows of litchi trees on both sides of the roads, the courtyards, ponds, and crop fields will immediately catch their eye. Mangalbaria is indeed the kingdom of litchi, and it is a must-visit destination for litchi lovers.
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