Chief Adviser of the Interim Government of Bangladesh, Muhammad Yunus on Thursday sent 300 kilograms of the popular Haribhanga mangoes as a gift to the Chief Minister of Tripura, Dr Manik Saha and other dignitaries.

The mangoes were sent through the Akhaura land port around on Thursday afternoon, packed in 60 cartons.

Every year, the Bangladesh government sends seasonal gift items to Tripura’s state government and key individuals. In return, Tripura also sends Bangladesh its famed and juicy Queen variety pineapples as goodwill gifts.

This year’s mango gift was arranged by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and delivered through an exporter. Officials handed over the consignment to representatives of the Bangladesh Assistant High Commission in Agartala.

In addition to the seasonal mango-pineapple exchanges, the Bangladeshi government also allows the export of Hilsa fish to India for a limited time during Durga Puja in Tripura as a special goodwill gesture.

*Agency report.