Manda (Naogaon) Correspondent:
âThe three-day National Fruit Fair-2026 has been inaugurated by the Department of Agricultural Extension in Manda Upazila of Naogaon.
âThe fair is being held from June 18 to 20 with the theme âI will cultivate more fruits, I will preserve them for twelve monthsâ. The fair will showcase various seasonal fruits, use of modern technology in fruit cultivation, fruit preservation methods and advisory services for farmers.
âManda Upazila Executive Officer Akhtar Jahan Sathi was present as the chief guest at the inauguration ceremony. Mosha. Shayla Sharmin, Upazila Agriculture Officer, Upazila Prokolla Implementation Officer Ariful Islam, Seema Karmakar, Additional Agriculture Officer, Mosha. Rumela Khatun, Agricultural Extension Officer, Md. Azimuddin, Assistant Agricultural Extension Officer and Md. Shahidullah, Deputy Assistant Plant Protection Officer. In addition, all the Deputy Assistant Agriculture Officers of the upazila were present at the ceremony.
According to the Department of Agricultural Extension, the fair has been organized with the aim of increasing farmers’ interest in fruit cultivation, producing safe and nutritious food, and expanding commercial fruit cultivation.
The fair witnessed spontaneous participation of various farmers, fruit growers, students, and general visitors from the upazila. The organizers have urged everyone to visit the fair.