Samiul Hossain, Feb. 14 -- year-old agricultural entrepreneur, has successfully transformed his fortune through jujube (boroi) cultivation in Gomastapur upazila of Chapainawabganj becoming a source of inspiration for others.

After a failed career in Iraq as an expatriate, Samiul, a resident of Daingpara area of the upazila, returned home around five years back amid frustration over his career.

Being inspired about the jujube cultivation after watching videos on YouTube, he decided to venture into it. The fruit is popularly known as boroi or kul.

With consultancy from a relative, he leased 16 bighas of land near his house and started its cultivation. As his business began to grow, he expanded the orchard gradually.

Currently, he has be...