Floating guava market breathes new life into Pirojpur's rural economy
Pirojpur, July 26 -- Hidden among a maze of canals in Pirojpur's Nesarabad upazila lies one of Bangladesh's most picturesque agricultural landscapes, where lush guava orchards, bustling boats and a century-old floating market come together every monsoon to create a unique blend of nature, tradition and rural commerce.
The Kuriana, Atghar and Bhimruli areas are among the country's largest guava-producing regions and have long been known as the "Apple Kingdom of Bengal."
With a history spanning nearly two centuries, the orchards have become a symbol of the area's rich agricultural heritage.
During the Bengali months of Shraban and Bhadra, the famous floating market at Bhimruli turns into the centre of economic activity. Farmers from Kuri...
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