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Women behind silent agri revolution International Women's Day was observed throughout the world on March 8. The theme this year, set by the United Nations, is “Women in the Changing World of Work: Planet 50-50 by 2030” while another theme titled "Be bold for change" got popular in the social media.

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Hajari gur, a fading tradition

Hajari gur, a fading tradition

Locals say English Queen Elizabeth had given the name, ‘Hajari’.  (more…)

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Heritage of coastal Bangladesh

Heritage of coastal Bangladesh

The southern part of Bangladesh is blessed by nature and its resources. A few days back, I went to Nilganj union of Kalapara upazila in Patuakhali. A village named Nabipur is famous for golpata (nipa palm) juice and gur (molasses). We can take pride on it as it’s one of the most important heritages of our southern Bangladesh. (more…)

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A sojourn in the land of hilsa

A sojourn in the land of hilsa

The popular fish regains abundance after government steps to save jatka

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Thai guavas enhance farm income in Natore

Thai guavas enhance farm income in Natore

Agro-entrepreneur Atique sets a shining example of successful guava farming. (more…)

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Healthy cow fattening good for livestock and consumers

Healthy cow fattening good for livestock and consumers

In the days before Eid-ul-Azha those in the know will make a special trip to an unlikely destination: Ramergaon village in Munshiganj. There, people will seek out three brothers: Binu Matbor, Abul Hossain and Monir Hossain, who have established quite a reputation. The brothers are renowned for selling quality cows. (more…)

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Pabna's changed farming traditions

Pabna’s changed farming traditions

In Pabna’s Ishwardi, winter, by tradition, means beans. Every year in Muladuli village, hundreds of bighas of land are dedicated to bean cultivation. Yet despite the constancy of the crop, traditions in farming across Bangladesh have changed significantly and Muladuli’s bean farming is no exception. (more…)

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Guava orchards find success in Chapainawabganj

Guava orchards find success in Chapainawabganj

Cultivated in many districts, Bangladesh has become adept at producing guavas. Indeed the country has become the 8th largest guava producer worldwide.

Yet, when guavas first arrive in a new district it often takes the initiative and courage of a few pioneers to demonstrate its viability. Such has been the case in Chapainawabganj, where the efforts of Matiur Rahman have been at the forefront of…

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