Dhaka, March 7 -- Consumers are increasingly opting for domestic fruits due to their affordability and fresh quality.

Shoppers at various kitchen markets in the capital told UNB that they are purchasing more local fruits this year, drawn by their freshness and reasonable prices.

A visit to different markets revealed an abundant supply of seasonal fruits such as watermelon, pineapple, plum, wood apple, sweet sop, strawberry, custard apple, muskmelon, gooseberry and sapodilla.

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Razzak Mia, a fruit vendor at Karwan Bazar, said that the demand for local fruits has surged during Ramadan, as customers find them both fresh and budget-friendly.

"The prices of domestic fruits are lower...