Agartala , Jun 23, 2024, TRIPURATIMES Desk

Agartala Jun 23: In a goodwill gesture aimed at strengthening the longstanding friendly ties between India and neighboring Bangladesh, Tripura chief minister Dr Manik Saha sent 500 kgs of meticulously chosen “Queen” variety of pineapples, renowned for their exquisite taste that recently got GI tagged to Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina.

Dr Dipak Baidya, Assistant Director, Department of Horticulture who handed over the gift on behalf of chief minister Dr Manik Saha said, “Not only in the country but in the entire world Tripura’s ‘Queen’ variety of pineapple is the best. Because of its uniqueness and delicious taste, this variety got GI tagged in recent days”.

“A total of 100 containers each containing six pineapples of at least 750 gm weight, that is a total of 500 kg is being sent to Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on behalf of chief minister Dr Manik Saha as a gesture of friendship”, he informed.

Solidifying the amicable ties between both the countries, the gift was received with gratitude by Abdul Kaiyum Talukdar, Revenue Officer, Akhaura Land Customs Station at Brahmanbaria on Sunday.