Bangladesh Agriculture Takes Center Stage In New TV Show
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25 May, 2022
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Bangladesh Agriculture Takes Center Stage In New TV Show

Though many people associate agriculture only with farms, the topic has taken center stage in a popular new TV talk show airing in Bangladesh.

Deepto Krishi Sanglap, which translates as “agriculture dialogue,” is a live television talk show presented by Farming Future Bangladesh to encourage inclusive dialogue among farmers, legislators, entrepreneurs and other experts. It’s currently ranked the third-most popular TV talk show in Bangladesh, reaching millions through Deepto TV and more than 220,000 on social media.

The program aims to give representatives from every major area of agriculture a forum to share their no-holds-barred opinions, advice and schemes. Agriculture is the backbone of the country’s economy, feeding 160 million mouths with limited resources.

“As an emerging economy, Bangladesh needs to address red flags and opportunities in agricultural development, and act upon it,” said Arif Hossain, CEO of FFB. “For this, the masses must mingle in an inclusive dialogue with the experts. For true progress, everyone needs to know the behind-the-scenes mechanism of how the food is put on their plates from the field.”