Sajib Alam, a successful beekeeper for three years, now keeps 55 hives in Pirujali village in Gazipur Sadar upazila Dhaka TribuneSajib says in his third year of beekeeping, he sold honey worth nearly Tk18 lakhThe abundance of mass-flowering crops and different seasonal fruits in Pirujali village in Gazipur Sadar upazila have led local young entrepreneurs to realize the lucrative prospect that lies in beekeeping. Sajib says in the third year of beekeeping he sold honey worth nearly Tk18 lakh from 55 of his artificial hives. He bought 10 hives from me and is thinking of increasing the number of hives," Sajib added. Before stepping into beekeeping Sajib took training in this sector from the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation in Gazipur. Abdul Khalek, a former Union Parishad member, says beekeeping has been lucrative for several youths in Pirujali.

Source: Dhaka Tribune November 22, 2020 05:48 UTC