In Bangladesh, a fishing community lives in a boat village, dissociated from mainland, government assistance – Firstpost
By Md Abdus Salam This river is our life,” said 38-year-old Jobeda Khatun, as she looked at the vast body of water known as the Meghna river. Her boat is also her home, as it floats on a canal connected to the river in an area called Sluice Gate, about seven kilometres south of the district […]
Top news of the day: Clashes break out at farmer protest site in Singhu border; Economic Survey says India reaping ‘lockdown dividend’ by saving lives and livelihood, and more
The major news headlines of the day, and more. A group of locals started pelting stones after entering the protest site where farmers have been demanding a repeal of the three farm laws passed by the Central government. The group claiming to be locals residents have been wanting the farmers to clear the area that […]
How iFarmer is Transforming Lives of Farmers in Char Areas Across Bangladesh – Future Startup
70% of the people who live in the char areas, both coastal and river chars, across Bangladesh rely on agriculture for livelihood. Despite higher reliance on agriculture, farmers in these areas rarely get the facilities mainland farmers enjoy with relative ease. Md. Motiur Rahman is a farmer who resides in the Teesta-Jamuna char area. After […]
R Heli: A life devoted to betterment of farming sector and farmer lives
Express News Service THIRUVANANTHAPURAM: With the passing of R Heli, noted agricultural scientist and farm journalism writer, the state has lost one of the foremost voices on agriculture. The 86-year-old’s contribution to the farming sector and welfare of farmers assumes significant heft at a time when the national capital is witnessing protest by peasants against […]