Watermelon farming transforms rural economy in Khulna | Others

KHULNA, Sept 26, 2025 (BSS) - The rural economy of the Khulna region is undergoing a significant transformation, as innovative agricultural technologies and expanded support from the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) are helping farmers turn once-barren lands into productive, high-yielding fields. Saline-prone areas that were previously left fallow after the Aman paddy season are now flourishing with striped watermelon vines, bringing prosperity to thousands of farming households. Once dominated by shrimp farming, these coastal lands are now being used to cultivate watermelon -- a fast-growing, profitable crop that is reshaping the region's agricultural landscape. According to Khulna DAE officials, the region comprising Khulna, Bagerhat, Satkhira, and Narail has seen a sharp rise in watermelon cultivation in recent years, with...