Dhaka, May 7 -- The persistent heat in Dinajpur, the northern district famous for production of the juicy summer fruit, is threatening this season's lychee crops.

Farmers say lychee trees were filled with buds at the start of the season, but the heat has caused lychees to fall while they are still small.

Though the Bombay variety of lychees is still in good condition, nearly half the crop of the Bedena, Madrasi, China Three and Kathali varieties are endangered. Farmers are continuing to try different ways to ensure they get a good harvest this year, reports bdnews24.com.

Mosaddek Hossain, an orchard owner who produces honey from lychees in Dinajpur, said, "The lychee seeds are falling from the trees due to the strong sunshine and the h...