New Delhi, April 21 -- In Bangladesh, paddy storage is deeply rooted in tradition, shaped by both the country's agrarian lifestyle and the practical needs of small-scale farmers.

After harvesting, paddy is typically sun-dried in open fields or on household courtyards to reduce moisture content - crucial for long-term storage.

The sun, often relentless during harvest seasons, is harnessed as the primary drying agent. Once the grains have been sufficiently dried, they're gathered and stored in traditional containers or structures made from natural materials like bamboo, straw and clay.

In rural areas, one might find paddy stored in large earthen granaries called bhiris or in cylindrical bamboo bins known as mora or dole, which are someti...