Jhenaidah, Jan. 28 -- Amid winter, the sweet aroma of date palm molasses continues to define Jhenaidah's rural economy, and it is now reaching dining tables not only at home but also thousands of miles away in Europe and America.

Due to the favourable weather, date palm sap collectors in Jhenaidah are witnessing a bumper season of molasses production this winter, surpassing official targets and opening new export avenues in Europe and America.

Traditional date palm collectors, known as 'Gachhi', have begun large-scale production of date palm molasses.

The increased output has boosted trading in local markets, while demand has also surged online. Producers say the quality of molasses is better than previous years, enabling them to secur...