Haor basin

A farmer plants seasonal paddy while standing in knee deep water at the Jhilwanja area in Cox’s Bazar. This year’s record-low rainfall and extreme hot weather made it challenging for farmers to grow the seasonal paddy, which depends on monsoon rains for a profitable harvest season. According to the meteorological department, the amount of rainfall shrunk by 47% nationwide and by 58% in the Chattogram Division in August. The photo was taken recently. Photo: Mumit M
Economy

Sylhet haor farmers concerned as dam project delays

The construction of the dams is supposed to start from 15 December and be completed by 18 February

Deepwater aman varieties keep growing taller with rising flood. Photo: Masud Sarkar
Panorama

Natural design and the marvel of deepwater aman rice