Rooftop farming
A Young Couple's Planned Green Roof in Kalyanpur
In Kalyanpur, a young couple has spent eight years turning their apartment roof into a planned green garden that feeds the family and the mind.
In Kalyanpur, a young couple has spent eight years turning their apartment roof into a planned green garden that feeds the family and the mind.
Over 28 years, Mamunur Rashid has turned a 2,000 sq ft roof into a fruit orchard and seedling business, inspired by BTV's Mati O Manush.
Nurseries across Dhaka are meeting growing demand from rooftop farmers and gardeners, though buyers raise concerns about seedling quality and training is needed.
In Chattogram, Mahbub Rabbani has kept a dairy farm on the roof of a seven-storey building for 16 years, selling pure milk to neighbours.
In Sagarpara, Rajshahi, a family has turned its home into a sanctuary of plants and birds, with a thriving rooftop farm.