Dhaka, Oct. 21 -- The cultivation of olive, a seasonal but profitable fruit, is gaining popularity in many areas of Tangail district. Hundreds of farmers have attained financial solvency by cultivating the fruit.

Sources said the growers are cultivating it abundantly across the district and expecting a good yield of olive this year.

"I have been cultivating olive for the last five years and selling it in good price in the market", said an olive cultivator Amjad Ali, son of Haroo Miah of Mirzapur upazila.

Witnessing his success, many other farmers of his area have started olive cultivation, Amjad Ali added.

Horticulturist Md. Ripon of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) told this correspondent that the department has advised ...