Milk, Ghee and Doi of the Dairy Belt
সিরাজগঞ্জের দুধ, ঘি ও দই
Fresh milk, ghee and doi from the grazing lands of Shahzadpur and Ullapara.
At a glance
- Where
- Sirajganj district, Rajshahi division
- Price
- Ghee roughly 1,400–1,800 BDT per kg
- Where to try
- Dairy and sweet shops in Shahzadpur and Ullapara
- Best time
- winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov)
The low pastures around Shahzadpur, Ullapara and the edge of Chalan Beel are one of Bangladesh's main dairy areas, with thousands of small farms. The national milk cooperative has a large plant at Baghabari, collecting milk from across the area. Locally, the milk becomes ghee, sweet doi, sweets and fresh butter. Morning milk markets, with cans arriving by bicycle and boat, are a lively sight.
Good to know
Buy ghee from established shops to avoid adulteration.
Common questions
Where can you eat Milk, Ghee and Doi of the Dairy Belt?
Dairy and sweet shops in Shahzadpur and Ullapara.
How much does Milk, Ghee and Doi of the Dairy Belt cost?
Ghee roughly 1,400–1,800 BDT per kg.
When is the best time to try Milk, Ghee and Doi of the Dairy Belt?
Winter (Dec–Jan), spring (Feb–Mar), summer (Apr–May), monsoon (Jun–Jul), autumn (Aug–Sep) and late autumn (Oct–Nov).
Which district is Milk, Ghee and Doi of the Dairy Belt from?
Sirajganj district, Rajshahi division.
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