On the occasion of World Bee Day and International Tea Day, Solidaridad Network Asia and ESDO organized a capacity-building workshop on sustainable market management for tea and mustard farmers
On the occasion of World Bee Day and International Tea Day, Solidaridad Network Asia and the Eco-Social Development Organization An ESDO-organized capacity-building workshop on sustainable market management for tea and mustard growers was held. The workshop was attended by small entrepreneurs, demo farmers, private sector representatives, and officials from ESDF and ESDO.
Dr. Selima Akhter, Principal of Eco Pathshala and College, was the chief guest, and Shashwat Zaman, Executive Director of ESDF; Dr. Sarkar Md. Abu Hena Mostafa Kamal, Chief Scientific Officer of the Bangladesh Agricultural Research Institute, Thakurgaon; were present as special guests. Mr. A.K.M. Jahangir Alam, District Cooperative Officer, Thakurgaon; Mr. Md. Foyzul Islam, Chairman and Managing Director, Greenfield Tea Industries Limited; Mr. Mohammad Nazmul Huda, Upazila Cooperative Officer, Baliadangi; Mr. Md. Romzan Ali, Upazila Cooperative Officer, Thakurgaon Sadar.
At the event, the chief guest, Dr. Selima Akhtar, inaugurated a tea stall on the occasion of International Tea Day and a honey sales center on the occasion of World Bee Day. The discussion session featured an important exchange of views on sustainable market systems, agricultural entrepreneurship development, and the potential of local production. Afterwards, a festive fair was celebrated with the participants in a joyful atmosphere.
It is hoped that this event will play a significant role in advancing agricultural entrepreneurship, enhancing market connectivity, and promoting sustainable livelihood-based initiatives.
