Dhaka, July 27 -- A new documentary titled "Climate Change: Wheat Blast Disease in Bangladesh" has explored the future of wheat cultivation under adverse climatic conditions in Bangladesh.

Directed by KM Mahmud Hasan, the film examines the challenges posed by climate change, particularly the threat of wheat blast disease, and how innovative production management strategies are being employed to adapt to the shifting environment.

The documentary will be aired on ATN Bangla at 6:20 PM on Tuesday (July 29), according to a media release issued on Saturday.

Wheat blast, caused by the fungus Magnaporthe oryzae pathotype Triticum (MoT), is a destructive disease that thrives in warm, humid climates and poses a significant threat to wheat produ...