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SCB, Friendship boost productivity and income for 10,000 char farmers

Standard Chartered Bangladesh and Friendship have successfully concluded the second phase of their agricultural development initiative, aimed at empowering char-based communities with essential farm-to-market support. This collaboration has transformed the lives of around 10,000 climate-affected farmers across 36 chars, enabling them to increase agricultural output, rise above poverty, adopt sustainable practices, and build resilience in the face of climate challenges. Through the initiative, farmers were equipped with sustainable agricultural technologies, training to enhance productivity, technical assistance, and market-linkage opportunities to foster financial inclusion. These comprehensive interventions have boosted agricultural activity in some of Bangladesh’s most vulnerable char-communities communities. By addressing food security and bolstering individual prosperity, the partnership has demonstrated the vital role agriculture plays in fostering sustainable development. Spanning multiple phases, the collaboration has supported the entire agricultural cycle. Farmers received critical inputs such as climate- and salt-tolerant seeds, fertilizers, and pesticides, alongside training to maximize the use of available resources. Market connectivity efforts helped beneficiaries expand their operations, enabling them to sell produce on a larger scale. Technological innovations, including solar-powered pumps and crop dryers, facilitated a shift from subsistence farming to self-sufficiency. Additionally, infrastructure development, such as plinth construction, provided protection against extreme weather events, ensuring the continuity of agricultural efforts.

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