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

January 23, 2020

Boon of orange on plain land

Dear readers, a few days back I went to Chapatola in Jhenidah’s Maheshpur upazila. For the past few months, I had plans to visit this place and there was a special reason to do so.

January 9, 2020

Rise of a flower kingdom

Dear readers, I first visited the flower kingdom at Godkhali, located in Jashore’s Jhikargachha upazila in 2005.

December 26, 2019

Black Rice, a magical variety

Dear readers, today I’ll share with you about a special variety of rice. In some part of the world, it’s also known as ‘forbidden rice’.

December 12, 2019

Incredible fish harvest using Biofloc technology

The most advanced fish farming technology, Biofloc (BFT) has created opinions and lots of discussions among the fish farmers and entrepreneurs across the country.

November 28, 2019

Time to tap the blue economy opportunity

Dear readers, in October this year, I went to China to participate in China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition (CIAME) 2019, held at Qingdao in Shangdong province.

November 14, 2019

Advanced agro-machinery controls modern farming

It’s been a privilege to attend China International Agricultural Machinery Exhibition (CIAME) for the third time.

October 31, 2019

Growing dragon fruits using LED lights

Dear readers, a few days back I went to Comfit Composite Knit Ltd, located in Gorai Industrial Area in Tangail’s Mirzapur upazila.

October 17, 2019

Technology eases cow management

Dear readers, last month I went to visit Century Dairy Farm, in Narayanganj’s Ichhapur. It is a cattle farm (crossbreed) and definitely quite different than any others that I have seen so far.

October 3, 2019

Yard turns into modern fish farm

A few days back, I went to Ballavdi village in Narayanganj’s Araihazar upazila. It is not entirely a village though there are some urban settlements that still exists. The greenery still resides there.

September 19, 2019

Fish, water resources decrease in Kaptai Lake

Dear readers, few days back I went to Kaptai Lake. This 1,722 square kilometre lake is called the treasure of biodiversity. For a long