Dhaka, Feb. 16 -- Squash, a foreign variety of winter vegetable, has become a sensation among farmers in Dakshin Surma upazila Sylhet district, demonstrating high yields and lucrative returns.

Originating from Panama-Mexico, squash, akin to pumpkin, has swiftly gained popularity for its versatility as a vegetable and salad ingredient, boasting the highest mineral content among vegetables, including essential carbohydrates and proteins.

Jahir uddin, a vegetable grower from Raiykail village Jalalpur union Dakshin Surma Upazila, has recently achieved success in cultivating squash with the assistance of the Agriculture Department. Managing to grow squash alongside other winter crops on Two bigha of land, Jahir has not only diversified his p...