Entrepreneur Md Moniruzzaman of Munshiganj has set a new example in dragon fruit farming. His orchard, spread over about 42 bighas, is not merely an investment but a reflection of his belief in agriculture and his courage. Inspired by eating dragon fruit for the first time abroad, he came home and began growing it on a large scale.

Modern farming technology is used at every stage of the orchard, and it has created employment for local people.

Alongside rising production, there are concerns in the market. In some areas, growers hoping for extra profit are using excessive growth hormones, which not only spoil fruit quality but also create public health risks, and demand is falling as a result.

Moniruzzaman's experience is a reminder that sustainable farming is not just about production but about balancing awareness and value addition, and his venture can inspire agricultural entrepreneurs in Bangladesh.

Source: Shykh Seraj, Hridoye Mati O Manush. First published in Bengali on The Agro News.