Dhaka, June 17 -- Shibganj (Chapainawabganj) Correspondent :
Mango farmers and traders in Chapainawabganj's Kansat, home to the country's largest mango market, are expressing deep frustration over instability caused by weight discrepancies and a sudden price drop despite recent efforts by authorities to bring order to the system.On June 5, a decision was made to resolve long-standing disputes regarding mango weights. This was followed by a directive issued by the Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner's Office in a meeting on June 11, instructing all mango markets in the Rajshahi Division to implement a standardized trading weight of 40 kg per maund, with a commission set at Tk 1.5 per kg, effective from June 12. Although the announcement was wi...