Rangpur, June 18 -- Every summer the arrival of Haribhanga mangoes brings a wave of excitement to northern Bangladesh. But in Rangpur and surrounding districts, the famed sweet and juicy fruit represents far more than a seasonal treat.

From orchard owners and traders to transport workers and online entrepreneurs, thousands of people now depend on the GI-recognised mango for their livelihoods, turning what was once a region marked by seasonal hardship into a growing hub of rural prosperity.

Rows of mango trees laden with clusters of ripe fruit now dominate the landscape in Rangpur and surrounding districts.

The sight reflects not only a successful harvest but also the growing prosperity of farming communities that once struggled with po...