Shykh Seraj

Shykh Seraj is Bangladesh's pioneer development journalist. He received country's two highest civilian honours, Swadhinata Puroshkar and Ekushey Padak, respectively. He is an Ashoka and Bangla Academy Fellow. He also received highest award for agricultural journalism from the United Nations, FAO A.H. Boerma Award, Gusi Peace Prize (Philippines) and many other prestigious accolades at home and abroad. At Channel i, he's the Founder Director and Head of News. He's also Director and Host of Channel i's popular agro-documentary, Hridoye Mati O Manush.

Our journey towards a smart revolution in agriculture

Over the past 52 years, Bangladesh has achieved remarkable progress in the agricultural sector, thanks to the hard work and innovation of millions of small farmers, researchers, innovators and government support.

1y ago

BFRI starts experimental project in the Andharmanik river

Coral fish, which is called sea bass in Asia, is also known as barramundi in Australia and Bhetki fish in Bangladesh. This tasty fish is usually found in the coastal areas of the country. But nowadays the saltwater fish is being cultivated in freshwater as well

1y ago

Farm Produce: E-commerce can cut middlemen out

Farmers are true entrepreneurs as progress of future economy of our country depend in their hands.

1y ago

Shafique finds success in Sharifa farming

Many farmers across the country are now becoming interested in commercial cultivation of different fruits and crops.

1y ago

State minister’s success in sunflower farming

After two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, which has a huge impact on the global economy, has upset the whole world.

1y ago

Banana cultivation shows bright prospect

Agriculture in Tangail region has changed a lot in the last three decades.

2y ago

Sujon shines in pearl farming

According to researchers at Bangladesh Fisheries Research Institute (BRFI), more than 150 pearl farmers in 90 upazilas under 41 districts of the country are currently engaged in cultivating about 6,00,000 oysters.

2y ago

More attention needed for the agriculture sector

The agriculture sector is one of the key economic pillars of Bangladesh. Just after liberation in 1971, its contribution to GDP was around 60 percent.

2y ago

November 13, 2020

Sajal’s success in biofloc fish farming

Needless to say that the young entrepreneurs, engaged in fish farming, are quite vocal and active nowadays. It’s not just that they are interested enough in using the modern technology, they are also more determined in using the technologies.

October 30, 2020

Barind orange shows hope

It was mid-October this year and a bright sunny morning. I was travelling through the Barind area on Rajshahi-Chapainawabganj highway along the Mahananda river to reach the orchard of one of the most progressive farmers of the Barind region.

October 16, 2020

Millions to earn from malta

Today is the World Food Day and this year’s theme is: Grow, Nourish, Sustain. Together, its actual meaning during this time of COVID-19, we must reflect on our most basic needs.

October 2, 2020

Boundless prospect of hilsa

Hilsa, a fish that has emotional bondage with the Bengali community living across the world, is engaged with our life, literature and culture.

September 18, 2020

Saudi dates change Motaleb’s fate

In 2004, Channel i’s Hridoye Mati O Manush (Soil & People in Heart) featured a unique farmer; the programme was about a young entrepreneur who was cultivating Saudi dates on Bangladeshi soil at Paragaon village in Mymensingh’s Bhaluka upazila. Farmer Motaleb, the enterprising young man became hugely popular through this programme.

September 4, 2020