Narsingdi's pesticide-free 'kakrol' gains international market | Business

NARSINGDI, Oct 01, 2025 (BSS) - Narsingdi, long known as the district of vegetables, is gaining international attention for its production and export of kakrol (spiny gourd), a popular summer vegetable. Once limited to local markets, Narsingdi's 'kakrol' is now being exported to Europe and the Middle East, attracting health-conscious consumers and expatriate Bangladeshis with its larger size, attractive appearance and superior taste. Baroicha Bazar in Belabo upazila has become a bustling center for kakrol trade. During the season, tonnes of the vegetable arrive daily, with laborers sorting by size and packing them into baskets, sacks, and crates. Farmers say daily transactions run into crores of taka, boosting the local economy. Among Narsingdi's six upazilas, Shibpur and Belabo lead in...