Khulna: Honey harvesting activities in the Sundarbans have officially launched today with a 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 at Burigoalini Forest Primary School in the afternoon.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, the honey collectors will have the opportunity to harvest honey from the Sundarbans until June 30. The designated areas for harvesting include Pushpakati, Notabeki, Dobeki, and Kachikata under the Satkhira range.
This year, the target has been set to produce 1,500 quintals of honey and 400 quintals of wax. The government expects to earn approximately 33 lakh Taka from this endeavor, with a revenue of 1,600 Taka charged per quintal of honey and 2,200 Taka 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 honey harvesting.
Khulna divisional forest officer AZM Hasanur Rahman presided over the inaugural ceremony, which was attended by Shyamnagar Upazila nirbahi officer Rani Khatun, assistant conservator of forest Mashiur Rahman, and other senior officials. Representatives from the BGB, Coast Guard, Naval Police, Tourist Police, and local journalists were also present for the occasion.