National fruit of Bangladesh

The Jackfruit (Kathal) is the National fruit of Bangladesh. It is very popular fruit in South and Southeast Asia and widely cultivated in tropical regions of Bangladesh.

The jackfruit tree is well suited to tropical lowlands, and its fruit is the largest tree-borne fruit, reaching as much as 80 pounds (36 kg) in weight, 36 inches (90 cm) in length, and 20 inches (50 cm) in diameter.