Bhuna khichuri Bhuna khichuri April 1, 2014 Bhuna khichuri is a very popular and common dish in Bangladesh and some parts of India that...Read More
Catching up in southwestern Bangladesh Catching up in southwestern Bangladesh July 23, 2013 “Rice is our national occupation,” says rice farmer Altaf Boyati. “My father and grandfather cultivated rice. As...Read More
Women in motion Women in motion April 1, 2013 A woman’s touch saves seeds Rural women are the “seed custodians” in Bangladesh. They play the primary,...Read More
IRRI in Bangladesh IRRI in Bangladesh January 9, 2012 Surrounded by India Bangladesh is a country that is as culturally and historically rich. Having an agrarian...Read More
Bangladesh combats the “white plague” Bangladesh combats the “white plague” July 1, 2011 Salinity affects around 1 million hectares in Bangladesh. Some climate experts say that sea-level rise will cause...Read More
Easing the plight of the hungry Easing the plight of the hungry April 24, 2009 In Bangladesh, hunger and poverty are part of the sad reality. Here, in one of the poorest...Read More
After the storm After the storm April 21, 2008 In the aftermath of Cyclone Sidr, the rice farmers of southern Bangladesh are struggling to get back...Read More
The direct approach The direct approach April 12, 2006 To understand the importance of rice farming to Bangladesh, look at the numbers. This densely populated country-more...Read More
Drumming up success Drumming up success September 9, 2005 Almost 90% of the 11 million hectares of rice that are planted each season in Bangladesh is...Read More
Taking part Taking part April 24, 2004 Rice breeders who target rain-fed areas struggle to emulate the success of breeders for irrigated conditions, who...Read More