StanChart, BRAC empower fisheries farmer

Staff Reporter :

For mitigate the adverse effects of climate change on flood at drought-prone areas Standard Chartered Bangladesh, and BRAC provide assistance for uplifting farmers in Sunamganj, Habiganjhaor areas, and the Barind region.

In addition, through second initiative has been completed to improve the livelihoods of 560 fishermen in the Sundarbans.

Standard Chartered and BRAC also provided farmers with resilient seed inputs, 353 types of essential agricultural technologies, post-harvest storage solutions, and training opportunities.
The project also advanced sustainable agricultural mechanisation by introducing modern equipment and techniques, improving efficiency and productivity.

To further protect lives and livelihoods in haor regions, 34,825 palm trees were planted to reduce lightning-related fatalities-an increasingly common threat due to erratic weather patterns. In the Barind region, 28 solar-powered irrigation pumps were installed, lowering irrigation costs and creating additional income opportunities through water trading.

This comprehensive intervention addressed key phases of the agricultural cycle, equipping farmers with the knowledge and tools needed to enhance sustainability and food security.