Economy
Most of the peoples of southern part of Satkhira depend on Pisciculture, locally called Gher. Main fruits are aam(mango), jaam (blackberry), kathal (jackfruit), kola(banana), pepe(papaya), lichoo(litchi), naarikel(cocoanut) and peyara(guava). Farms are 86 dairies, 322 poultry farms, 3046 fisheries, 3650 shrimp farms, 66 hatcheries and 1 cattle breeding centre. The main exports are shrimp, paddy, jute, wheat, betel leaf, leather and jute goods.
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