Tala (Satkhira) Correspondent:

"I will cultivate my own fruits, preserve them for twelve months"—a 3-day-long National Fruit Fair-2026 has started in Tala, Satkhira with this theme in mind.

On Monday (June 22), at 11:00 am, organized by the Upazila Agricultural Extension Department, the Upazila Executive Officer, Ms. Jannatul Afroz Swarna, was present as the chief guest under the chairmanship of Agricultural Extension Officer Hajira Khatun, and Satkhira District Naib Amir Dr. Mahamudul Haque, along with agricultural officers, deputy assistant agricultural officers, local dignitaries and a large number of farmers and the general public, took out a colorful rally in the presence of the rally. The rally ended at the fair premises after circumambulating the main roads of the upazila.

The speakers at the rally and inauguration ceremony said that there is no alternative to fruit cultivation to meet nutritional needs, develop talent and achieve economic self-reliance. They emphasized on twelve-month fruit production and preservation through the use of modern technology. Arrangements have been made to exhibit various varieties of locally produced indigenous fruits in this 3-day fair.

Later, under the tree plantation program in the agricultural rehabilitation assistance sector in the fiscal year 2025-26, organized by the Upazila Agricultural Rehabilitation Implementation Committee, tree/fruit seedlings, fertilizers and other materials were distributed to the marginal and small farmers of the upazila.

During the distribution of materials, the guests present said that this initiative has been taken as part of fulfilling the election promise of the current government to provide overall cooperation to farmers and increase the greening of the country. Under this program, improved varieties of coconut tree seedlings and necessary fertilizers and other supporting materials are distributed among various educational institutions and farmers, which will play an important role in meeting the rural economy and nutritional needs.