Madhupur pineapple is an agricultural product cultivated in the Madhupur region of Tangail district, Bangladesh.[1] Madhupur pineapple received Geographical Indication (GI) tag on 24 September 2024.[2]

Madhupur pineapple orchard

History

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The cultivation of pineapples in Bangladesh was initiated in 1942 by Mizi Dayamai Sangma, a member of the small indigenous Garo community in Idilpur village of Madhupur Upazila.[3] He visited his relatives in Meghalaya, India, and brought back 750 pineapple saplings to start a pineapple plantation at his own home.[4]

See also

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Reference

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  1. ^ "Madhupur pineapple has been granted Geographical Indication (GI) status". The Daily Ittefaq. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  2. ^ "Pineapples of Madhupur recognised as GI product". The Business Standard. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  3. ^ "Madhupur pineapple receives GI tag, but export concerns remain". Bangla Tribune. 26 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.
  4. ^ "Pineapple of Madhupur gets GI recognition". The Daily Observer. 30 September 2024. Retrieved 21 October 2024.