Honey harvesting activities in the Sundarbans officially launched today with the goal of collecting 1,500 quintals of honey and 400 quintals of wax. The Forest Department's Satkhira range of the Sundarbans initiated the harvesting activities at a ceremony held at Burigoalini Forest Primary School in the afternoon, reports BSS.
Honey collectors will be able to harvest honey from the Sundarbans until June 30. Areas open for harvesting include Pushpakati, Notabeki, Dobeki, and Kachikata under the Satkhira range. The target this year is to produce 1,500 quintals of honey and 400 quintals of wax. The government expects to earn approximately Taka 33 lakh from this endeavor, with Taka 1,600 charged per quintal of honey and Taka 2,200 per quintal of wax.
Although honey harvesting began on April 1, the formal inauguration took place today, coinciding with the celebration of Eid-ul-Fitr. As of Monday, 33 honey collectors have received passes for the harvesting process.
Khulna Divisional Forest Officer AZM Hasanur Rahman presided over the honey collection inauguration ceremony, while Shyamnagar Upazila Nirbahi Officer Rani Khatun, Assistant Conservator of Forest Mashiur Rahman, and other senior officials were present. Representatives from the BGB, Coast Guard, Naval Police, Tourist Police, and local journalists were also in attendance.
Bd-pratidin English/ Jisan
