Volume 11, Issue 4 (November 2024)

A. B. M. Shafiul Alam¹, Tahmina Iasmin², Aung Sing Hla Marma³, Md. Sefaur Rahman⁴, Nowrin Islam Toma⁵

¹Senior Scientific Officer, Adaptive Research and Extension Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh
²Scientific Officer, Adaptive Research and Extension Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Mymensingh
³Scientific Officer, Agronomy Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Khagrachari
⁴Senior Scientific Officer, Entomology Division, Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture, Sunamganj
⁵Senior Scientific Officer, Planning and Evaluation Division, Bangladesh Wheat and Maize Research Institute, Nasipur, Dinajpur

The performance of different selected rice varieties was evaluated in this study to determine the suitability of a specific BINA-released variety for cultivation in a particular location. The focus was on an Aman season variety, and the experiment was conducted in farmers’ fields under the supervision of the Bangladesh Institute of Nuclear Agriculture (BINA) substation, Khagrachari. Three varieties were selected for the trial: Binadhan-12, BRRI dhan49, and Sylheti Pajam. The experiment followed a Randomized Complete Block Design (RCBD) with three replications. Sylheti Pajam exhibited the tallest plants, longest panicles, and highest straw yield, but had the lowest number of tillers per hill, effective tillers per hill, and grain yield. It also required the longest duration to reach maturity. BRRI dhan49 ranked second in terms of grain yield, duration, and straw yield. Binadhan-12, known for its fine grain quality, showed the highest grain yield with the shortest maturity duration, making it highly attractive to both consumers and local growers. While all three varieties showed potential for local cultivation, Binadhan-12 was preferred due to its high yield and short growth duration during the Aman season.

Keywords: Binadhan-12, BRRI dhan49, Sylheti Pajam, performance.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: shafiulalamshahed@gmail.com (A. B. M. Shafiul Alam)

How to cite this article: Alam ABMS, Iasmin T, Marma ASH, Rahman MS and Toma NI (2024). Performance of Binadhan-12 compared to BRRI dhan49 and Sylheti Pajam in farmers’ observation trials of Khagrachari. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 11(4), 1–5. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15264008

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Farzana Yasmin¹, Bipul Roy¹, Moumita Choudhury², Shakil Sheikh³, Md. Al-Amin Khan³

¹Environmental Analysis Laboratory, Department of Geography and Environment, Islamic University, Kushtia-7003, Bangladesh
²Department of Environmental Science and Technology, Jashore University of Science and Technology University, Jashore-7408, Bangladesh
³Department of Environmental Science, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

The textile sector has companies with less expertise in organizing effective productivity, a less secure labor force, and inadequate government workplace laws. This project is about identifying the working conditions of the sector and reducing the possibility of injuries and losses as a consequence of work-related incidents. Observation, questionnaire, surveys and individual interviews were used to collected data from the employees. Among the respondents majority (61.43%) workers were female. There is inadequate lighting and noise pollution, which causes headaches. Most of the (76%) of respondents think that mechanical sound is the main cause of noise pollution. In the industry, female workers do more extra work than male workers. For the long working hours, the worker suffers more back pain than joint and chest pain. About 54% of respondents suffer from eye strain problems due to inadequate lighting systems. Maximum (65.12%) employees regard that window and electric light both can improve lighting system in the industries. Textile industries have adequate sanitation system for workers but female workers are not satisfied with the sanitation system. Bangladesh’s industrial sectors lack focus on health and safety, leading to dangerous and unsafe work environments. Employers and employees must take action to reduce risks and hazards at work place to prevent accidents and fatalities.

Keywords: Health and safety, Occupational health and safety, Textile industry and risk assessment.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: bipulest@gmail.com (Bipul Roy)

How to cite this article: Yasmin F, Roy B, Choudhury M, Sheikh S and Khan MAA (2024). Occupational health and safety issues for employees: a case study on textile industry. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 11(4), 06–18. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15388314.

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Md. Shahiduzzaman^1,4, Md. Mohsin Taluckder², Hossan Md. Selim³

¹Department of Parasitology, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh
²One Health and Climate Smart Research Center, International Institute of Applied Science and Technology, Rangpur-5400, Bangladesh
³Department of Livestock Services, Dhaka, Bangladesh
⁴One Health and Climate Smart Research Lab, Bangladesh Agricultural University, Mymensingh-2202, Bangladesh

The Barind Tract of northwestern Bangladesh is a critical climate risk hotspot where agricultural productivity is increasingly threatened by climatic variability. This study provides an updated assessment of recent climate trends (2019–2023) and their impacts on major crop yields and socioeconomic vulnerability in the region. Using a mixed-methods approach, the research integrated meteorological data from the Bangladesh Meteorological Department, agricultural statistics from the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics, and primary data from household surveys and farmer interviews. The findings reveal a significant warming trend, with average annual temperatures rising by approximately 2°C (from 29.5°C to 31.5°C), alongside a substantial decline in annual rainfall of nearly 250 mm over the five-year period. These climatic shifts have translated into severe productivity losses, with rice and wheat yields declining by 25% and 20%, respectively. Correlation analysis confirmed a strong positive relationship between rainfall and rice productivity, highlighting the vulnerability of rain-fed systems. Furthermore, the study identifies an increasing frequency of chronic drought events and escalating water stress driven by declining groundwater tables and rising irrigation costs. The results underscore the urgent need for climate-resilient agricultural planning, including crop diversification and improved water management strategies, to safeguard food security and rural livelihoods in drought-prone inland regions.

Keywords: Climate Change, Barind Tract, Agriculture, Drought, Crop Yield, Bangladesh.

Corresponding author.
E-mail address: szaman@bau.edu.bd (Md. Shahiduzzaman)

How to cite this article: Shahiduzzaman Md., Taluckder MM, Selim HM. (2024). Climate change impacts on agriculture and sustainable adaptation strategies in the Barind region of Bangladesh. International Journal of Natural and Social Sciences, 11(4), 19–27. DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18715976.

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