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Agricultural land is declining
By Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A discussion meeting on “Measures to Protect Agricultural Land” was held at the Mathurapur Agroecology Learning Center in Munshiganj Union of Shyamnagar Upazila recently organized by the Mathurapur Bakul Women Farmers’ Group with support from BARCIK. ...
Continue Reading...Shilpi Begum’s Success in environment friendly Farming
By Sultana Khatun from Rajshahi Shilpi Begum (35), a resident of Taluk Dharmapur village in Darshan Para Union of Paba Upazila, Rajshahi, has become a role model in her community through her and environment friendly and diversified farming practices. Managing a five-member household on ...
Continue Reading...Seed Distribution from Taranagar Seed Bank held
Gunjon Rema, from Kalmakanda, Netrakona In Kalmakanda Upazila of Netrokona, the Taranagar Seed Bank run by the Mikraka Women’s Organization has distributed 80 kg of ‘Malshira’ rice seed among 12 interested farmers for the current Aman season recently. Local farmers participated ...
Continue Reading...Training Workshop on Gender, Diversity, and Human Rights held in Rajshahi
By Amreen Binte Azad, from Rajshahi BARCIK recently organized a two-day “Training Workshop on Gender Diversity, and Human Rights” in Rajshahi, bringing together community leaders, local youths, and all the staff members of BARCIK Rajshahi Resource Centre for a collaborative and engaging ...
Continue Reading...Formation of Green Coalition Union Committee in Burigoalini, Shyamnagar
By Monika Paikfrom Shyamnagar, Satkhira A meeting to review progress and plan activities of Green Coalition was held at the BARCIK Shyamnagar Resource Centre in Burigoalini Union recently. The meeting was arranged jointly by Green Coalition and BARCIK, chaired by freedom fighter Dr. ...
Continue Reading...Urgent Need for Alternatives to Stop Plastic Pollution
By Khadija Akter and Rukhsana Rumi Plastic has been termed a “silent killer of civilization” due to its devastating impacts on people and the environment. Speakers at an event in Netrakona emphasized that tackling plastic pollution requires coordinated action among the government, producers, ...
Continue Reading...Training Workshop in Satkhira enhances staff communication and documentation skills
By S.M. Osman Goni from SatkhiraBARCIK organized a training workshop on communication and outcome documentation at its Shyamnagar Resource Centre recently. The initiative aimed to enhance staff capacity in effectively communicating their work and documenting field experiences. Silvanus ...
Continue Reading...Youth Workshop on Agroecology and Food Sovereignty Held in Netrakona
By Gunjon Rema from Kalmakanda Netrakona A day-long youth training workshop on Agroecology and Food Sovereignty was organized by BARCIK in the village of Tarangor under Kalmakanda upazila of Netrakona district recently. The workshop brought together 25 young participants both men and women from ...
Continue Reading...Exchange meeting promotes native seed collection and conservation
By Biswajit Mondal from Shyamnagar, Satkhira A farmer-level exchange meeting on the collection, conservation, and expansion of local seeds was held at the Agroecology Learning Centre in Munshiganj Union under Shyamnagar upazila recently. The event was jointly organized by Green Coalition, ...
Continue Reading...Free Health Camp in Rajshahi benefited the Urban Poor
By Tohura Khatun Lili from Rajshahi BARCIK organized a free health service camp in the Chhotobangram area of Rajshahi city under the theme “Let’s Build a Livable City for All, Ensure Safe Healthcare for Everyone” recently. This timely initiative comes amid a rising rate of COVID-19 ...
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