Dragon Fruit is known as `Pitaya` in Southeast Asia, the Americas, and Australia, it is rich in nutrients, it has Vitamin B which helps digestion, Calcium helps in building strong teeth and bones, Reduces the risk of heart disease, Increases immunity in the body. Colorful dragon fruit contains lycopene which reduces the risk of uterine cancer.

Bangladesh`s agriculture sector is crucial for its rapid economic expansion, and establishing a sustainable and ecologically friendly agricultural system is important for long-term food security. In the past, Bangladesh imported many fruits, including dragon fruit, but now it has started producing them. Dragon fruit can now be grown year-round in Bangladesh by using electric lights in place of natural light. The Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute (BARI) has found that the highest number of buds per pillar, the highest number of fruits per pillar, and the highest fruit size were obtained using these specific bulbs.