Agriculture is a thriving sector in Bangladesh. I have heard of some unusual agricultural products, including jackfruit seeds exported to Japan, and a syrup made from "Khejurer Rosh" - the sweet fluid extracted from Date trees.
Here is another one that was advertised in the paper yesterday - locally produced camel milk! (or is it !!!)
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