Dhaka, April 20 -- In the quiet fields of Pirason village under Gomastapur upazila in Chapainawabganj, something extraordinary is happening.

Amid the lush green stretches of traditional boro rice, one farmer's field stands out-quite literally-in a striking shade of purple.

Sixty-two-year-old Robiul Islam has captured the attention of locals and passersby by cultivating a rare variety of purple-coloured rice for the very first time in the district.

Initially hesitant about planting an unfamiliar crop, Robiul was inspired by videos on YouTube showcasing purple rice cultivation in other parts of the world.

Motivated by curiosity and a sense of adventure, he placed an online order and purchased 2 kg of seeds at Tk 300 per kg.

He sowed th...