With the New Year approaching, Ruposhi Goalia village has entered its peak period of agricultural preparation.
The fields are bustling with activity as farmers begin their seasonal work.
Aziz, a 48-year-old farmer, has been diligently working since dawn. This season, he plans to plant 100 beds of paddy seeds, and his land preparation is already underway.
Explaining his process, Aziz said, “We are now separating soil from the field. Once water is pumped in, the soil will turn muddy. Then we’ll mix the mud with a machine and level the field with a plank. Thereafter, we’ll plant 100 beds of paddy seeds. It will take about a month for the seedlings to grow, and then the transplantation will begin.”
Similar activity is visible among other farmers in the village.
In this coastal region, nearly every household engages in various forms of winter farming.
While men work in the fields, women, domestic workers, and even children assist with agricultural tasks at home and in the yard.
A walk through Ruposhi Goalia reveals kitchen gardens flourishing in the courtyards of village homes. Local domestic workers tend to these vegetable patches regularly—meeting household needs and, for many, providing an additional source of income.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
