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Diversifying Cropping for Sustainable Farming: Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh Diversifying Cropping for Sustainable Farming: Challenges and Opportunities in Bangladesh April 24, 2025 Sharif Ahmed and Humnath Bhandari Agriculture in Bangladesh is predominantly focused on rice, with approximately 75% of...Read More
International Girls in ICT Day 2025: How advancing inclusive ICT is reducing the gender technology gap International Girls in ICT Day 2025: How advancing inclusive ICT is reducing the gender technology gap April 24, 2025 Ankita Tiwari* and Dr. Shalini Gakhar** Despite continuous advancements in agricultural technologies, there exists a significant digital...Read More