It is a busy season for farmers in Bangladesh’s coastal belt. Cutting through the dense morning fog, local farmers from the Jadu Ghar village along the Marine Drive are heading to their fields at daybreak.
Despite constant struggles with saline soil and a harsh natural environment, they remain fully engaged in agricultural work.
Farmer Hamid said that this season demands the most effort, particularly for tending to paddy, vegetables, and other winter crops.
While some farmers are busy transplanting seedlings, others concentrate on irrigation and weed clearance.
Amid this hard labour lies their hope for a good harvest.
Local residents said that coastal farmers continue to sustain the country’s food production despite numerous challenges.
Cyclones, tidal surges, and excessive soil salinity keep agriculture in these areas perpetually at risk.
Yet, through relentless effort, experience, and resilience, the farmers of Jadu Ghar village are turning their fields green.
Their contribution plays a vital role in ensuring national food security, standing as a quiet testament to perseverance against adversity.
By Mohammad Morshed
Photo: Hussain Shetu
