Mohammad Shamim Hossain

farmer

Mohammad Shamim Hossain is an onion farmer from Durakuti village in Kishoreganj, Nilphamari, Bangladesh. He cultivated potatoes on seven bighas of land this year, incurring significant expenses including seed costs, fertilizers, pesticides, and labor. Despite his efforts, he faces a loss of approximately 188,000 BDT due to the current market prices for potatoes, which are selling for only 13 BDT per kilogram. His situation highlights the financial challenges faced by farmers in managing costs and market fluctuations.