North Bengal Agro Farm Limited, a sister concern of the Interstoff Group, has started exporting mango from Rajshahi to Switzerland. The Interstoff Group, an export oriented apparel maker owned by State Minister for Foreign Affairs, Mohammed Shahriar Alam, is the parent company of North Bengal Agro Farm Limited. Agarwal AG Switzerland is importer of the mango, while Technovision is the exporter. “North Bengal Agro Farm Limited has started export of Rajshahi mango to Switzerland. The first consignment of the export left Bangladesh in the evening today (Saturday),” Mohammed Shahriar Alam posted in his Facebook profile. If there is no problem with the first consignment, it will continue until mid-August. It will also be exported to other countries, said Shahriar. “For this year, we have set a target to export 100 tons of mango, but it will not be possible due to some difficulties. However, with the experience gained this year, the target for 2021 will be set,” he continued. “The government will set up a fruit quarantine and processing center next year and everyone will use it. I hope this will create a new chapter for the country,” he added. “Apart from our Tissue Culture Project, North Bengal Agro Farm Ltd is certified by the ‘Bangladesh Seed Certification Agency’ and follows “Standard Post Harvest Processing Techniques and Guidelines of Seed Certification Agency” to produce quality Agro products,” said Shahriar.
