By Touhidul Islam from Rajshahi A farmer solidarity rally and discussion meeting was organized in Barogachhi, Paba Upazila, Rajshahi, organized by Green Coalition and BARCIK. With placards in hand, participants chanted slogans such as “Practice eco-friendly farming, protect pollinators” as they ...

By Shahidul Islam from Rajshahi The population of pollinators is rapidly declining due to excessive use of pesticides in crops and fruit trees, continued use of banned chemicals, reduction of native trees, and climate change. This decline is increasing farming costs and pest attacks on crops. ...