MOUNTAINOUS BOUNTY! Positioned at the base of a mountain, this riverside market springs to life once a week. Hill communities arrive by boat, bringing an array of fresh fruits and vegetables to sell in Kaptai, Chittagong, Bangladesh. Anisur Rahman said, “Various fruits and vegetables, including mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple, and papaya, are sold in this market. Almost all of them are seasonal. The exception is that bananas are produced throughout the year and sold in the market.” “Customers from all over the city flock here to buy bananas, which are then sold in different parts of the country, connecting local producers to a broader market. Depending on quality and size they cost around £2.50 per bunch and around 500 bunches are sold here in a day.” Please byline: Anisur Rahman/Solent News © Anisur Rahman/Solent News & Photo Agency UK +44 (0) 2380 458800 *** Local Caption *** It is a market located on the banks of a mountain river. It is located in Kaptai of Chittagong. This market is held every Saturday of the week. Early in the morning, hill communities bring their various fruits and vegetables to this market by boat.Various fruits and vegetables including mango, jackfruit, banana, pineapple, papaya are sold in this market. Almost all of them are seasonal except that bananas are produced throughout the year and sold in the market.Customers from all over the city buy these bananas and sell them in different parts of the country.