, Nov. 29 -- COAST Foundation, a national NGO based in Bangladesh, on Saturday wrapped up a five-year cooperative-based agricultural development initiative with a national-level workshop held at a city hotel in the capital, bringing together government officials, academics, development partners and farmers' organizations.

The event reviewed project achievements, discussed future strategies and renewed commitments to strengthening small-scale farmers across Bangladesh.

Speakers stressed that farmers' cooperatives are crucial for promoting ecological agriculture, boosting rural economies and ensuring food security. Despite producing 60-70% of the country's food, small-scale farmers still face malnutrition and insecurity, they noted.

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