Efforts are underway to explore the commercial viability of sandalwood production in Bangladesh. According to reports from TBS Bangladesh, the trees require approximately 20 years to reach maturity for harvesting. Consequently, any significant commercial return from this venture is considered a long-term prospect.
Economy
Bangladesh explores commercial sandalwood production, but returns decades away
While Bangladesh is exploring the commercial cultivation of sandalwood, the long maturation period of approximately 20 years means financial returns remain a distant prospect.
Source: TBS Bangladesh