Due to the sandy terrain, vessels are unable to operate in many char areas, leaving farmers with limited transport options. Horse carts are now the only viable means to move agricultural produce and farming inputs across the vast sandbanks. During a recent visit to the char areas, rows of horse carts carrying agricultural goods were seen moving across the sandbars. Fertilizers and pesticides are also being transported to farmlands using horse carts, further increasing farming costs. However, farmers must rely entirely on horse carts to transport these crops, as no alternative transport system exists.

Source: Dhaka Tribune March 09, 2026 19:01 UTC