Natore, June 20 -- With summer in full bloom, Natore finds itself basking in the golden glow of a mango season that is as bountiful as it is beautiful.

From the quiet village orchards to the bustling market squares, the district is humming with the sweet scent of ripened fruit, a heady reminder of nature's generosity and the region's mango-growing prowess.

Often mentioned in the same breath as the famed mango belts of Chapainawabganj, Rajshahi and Naogaon, Natore stands tall with its vibrant offering of both beloved classics and an ever-expanding gallery of exotic cultivars.

The markets are alive with colour and conversation.

Glimmering heaps of mangoes - from blushing pinks to sun-drenched yellows - are drawing in buyers from near an...