Author Archives: Bangladesh Resource Center for Indigenous Knowledge A Non-governmental and Non-profit development Organization
Dulal Mia’s Farmer’s Academy!
By Md. Ohidur Rahman, from Netrakona Farmers’ influence in agriculture is growing, whether we want to refer to it as the “green revolution,” “modern agriculture,” or “development.” Farmers’ internal dependence, helpfulness, experience, expertise, ...
Continue Reading...Experience Sharing on International Women’s Day
By Touhidul Islam from Poba, Rajshahi The International Women’s Day was recently celebrated at the Bilnepalpara Agroecology Learning Center in Darshanpara Union, Paba Upazila. The event, organized by local community organizations with the support of BARCIK, was centered on the theme, ...
Continue Reading...We produce vegetable throughout the year without using chemical fertilizers
By Shayamel Hasda, from Ghior, Manikganj BARCIK recently organized an experience-sharing visit at the Notakhola Agroecology Learning Center and Shatobari initiative in Notakhola and Patgram Char villages of Lechraganj Union in the char area of Harirampur Upazila. BARCIK’s officials Subir Kumar ...
Continue Reading...We conserve and protect native seed
Amreto Sarkar from Rajshahi BARCIK and Horideb Women organization jointly organized meeting, human chain and display of 25 agricultural products on 8 March at Horideb Agroecological learning Cetre to mark the international women day demanding fair price of their agricultural products. The ...
Continue Reading...Advocacy Meeting on Urban Marginalized Women’s Rights Held to Mark International Women’s Day
By Atikur Rahman Atik, from Rajshahi An advocacy meeting titled ‘The Rights of Urban Marginalized Women’ was held yesterday to celebrate International Women’s Day at the Bohrampur Railway Slum under Rajpara Police Station in Rajshahi on International Women’s Day. The event was ...
Continue Reading...Women deserve respect from both home and society
By Beauty Sarkar, from Singair, Manikganj With the theme “Rights, Equality, Empowerment, and Development of Women and Girls,” International Women’s Day was celebrated on March 8 in Baira Haldarpara village, Singair Upazila, Manikganj District. The event was organized by Baira ...
Continue Reading...Migrant Worker Latifa Translated Her Dreams into Reality
By Rina Akter from Singair, Manikganj Bangladesh is predominantly an agrarian country. In the rural areas, men typically engage in farming, while women manage household chores. Many families in rural areas solely depend on agriculture for livelihoods. In most of the rural areas the income of ...
Continue Reading...Resilient Sahida Begum is on the Path to Self-sufficient
By Suman Ali, from Rajshahi Mosammat Sahida Begum (42). She is a member of Mothura Women’s Development Organization which was formed with facilitating supports from BARCIK. She gains experiences and learns about agroecology, climate change adaptation and livestock rearing being collaborated ...
Continue Reading...The Nutrient Haven Nurtured by Momota Rani of Manikganj
By Asia Akter, from Manikgonj Momota Rani (35), from Rishipara village of Shingair Manikganj, is living with her son, husband, and in-laws, having a complete family. She has got a huge yard in front of her house and always tries to use the best of it. She grows a variety of vegetables, ...
Continue Reading...Harnessing Indigenous Knowledge to Combat Livestock Diseases
Borsha Gain from the Coast The community living in Antakhali, located in Dhumghat village of Ishwaripur Union in Shyamnagar Upazila, Satkhira is predominantly agrarian, with the local community relying heavily on crop cultivation and livestock rearing for their livelihoods. Despite facing ...
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