Commercial grape farming has officially begun in Natore, marking a new milestone for Bangladesh’s agricultural landscape. Clusters of red, green, and black grapes now hang heavily from the vines, attracting crowds of curious visitors eager to witness the rare sight of thriving vineyards in the region.
A visit to the site revealed that farmer Amzad Hossain has successfully cultivated grapes inside a polynet house in the Kandivita area of Natore town. His vineyard is brimming with bunches of red, green, and black grapes of the Velez, Dixson, and Baikon varieties—an achievement that many consider extraordinary for Bangladesh’s climate.
Amzad Hossain explained that his one-bigha plot holds around 200 grapevines, each yielding between 10 and 15 kilograms of fruit. He has already begun selling the grapes at Tk 200 per kilogram and expects to earn between Tk 400,000 and Tk 500,000 from this season’s harvest.
As word of his success spreads, people from different districts have been flocking to see the vineyard in person. Among them was agriculturist Shahinul Islam from Mymensingh, who expressed his amazement after visiting the site. “The vineyard is mesmerizing,” he said. “The red, green, and black grapes blending together create a stunning view. I tasted them—they are incredibly sweet and delicious.”
Dr. Mosharaf Hossain, Additional Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension (Rajshahi Division), said that the expansion of new vineyards like this could play a vital role in reducing Bangladesh’s dependence on imported grapes.
The success of grape farming in Natore stands as a promising example of agricultural innovation, showing that with modern techniques and determination, even exotic fruits can flourish on Bangladeshi soil.
