Dhaka, Feb. 4 -- Standard Chartered Bangladesh, in partnership with BRAC, has successfully completed two agricultural initiatives aimed at uplifting farmers in Sunamganj, Habiganjhaor areas, and the Barind region, helping them mitigate the adverse effects of climate change in flood- and drought-prone areas. In addition, through second initiative has been completed to improve the livelihoods of 560 fishermen in the Sundarbans.

Supporting farmers in climate-vulnerable regions

Under the first initiative, Standard Chartered and BRAC provided farmers with resilient seed inputs, 353 types of essential agricultural technologies, post-harvest storage solutions, and training opportunities. The project also advanced sustainable agricultural mecha...