Guava rotting in garden as demand falls amid Covid-19 pandemic

Believe it or not, guava is selling at Tk 5 per kg at the wholesale markets in Pirojpur, Jhalakathi and Barishal districts. Amid lack of demand, ripe guava is falling off and rotting in the gardens. The price sees a drastic fall as much less than usual number of wholesalers are coming from outside during the coronavirus pandemic, guava traders and growers said during the two