Bangladeshi Himsagar mangoes on the way to Italy, France and UK Star file photo Europe will soon get to taste delectable mango from Bangladesh's Satkhira district. Mango exports from Bangladesh for the 2021 season has finally started, with the first consignment of Himsagar variety leaving for three European countries yesterday (Friday). Some 4,000 kg of Himsagar mangoes from the orchard of Hafizur Rahman in Sadar upazila's Madhabkati Choygharia have been sent to Italy, France and UK -- thanks to a special project called "SaFal" started by Solidaridad Network Asia with financial assistance from the Netherlands. According to the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) in Satkhira, the local mango farmers expect a two-fold increase in export orders from Europe this year as the king of fruits is fast gaining popularity in the continent.