With the arrival of winter, local housewives in Borochara village along the Marine Drive have become increasingly engaged in agricultural work. From their homesteads to nearby fields, they are now spending long hours cultivating a variety of winter vegetables.
As dawn breaks, some begin the day by clearing weeds, others sow seeds, while many remain busy caring for growing crops from morning until evening.
Local women say that, beyond meeting their families’ daily food needs, selling surplus vegetables is generating additional household income. This has not only ensured a steady supply of nutritious food for their families but is also helping rural women gradually achieve financial independence.
According to residents, this growing involvement of women in agriculture is doing more than supporting individual households—it is creating a positive ripple effect across the rural economy.
During the winter season, women-led farming activities have injected new energy into village life, highlighting how their dedication and labor are reshaping traditional economic patterns in rural communities.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
