On the occasion of World Bee Day, SHSUK, Palli Unnayan Academy, BAPA, BSAFE Foundation and North Bengal Honey Community organized a press conference at Dhaka Reporters Unity. The event was titled “Indiscriminate use of HHPs: A threat to the Environment, Bees, and Food safety”, and speakers discussed the importance of bees, the potential of beekeeping, the harmful effects of pesticides and safe food production. The video shown at the event presented a realistic picture of the losses in beekeeping. Sirajganj beekeeper Abdur Rashid Mandal said that bees died in 160 boxes of his farm in Thakurgaon due to poisoning, causing a loss of about 6 lakh taka. He said that the youth are losing interest in beekeeping and without awareness, this industry will not survive. Jahangir Alam of North Bengal Honey Community Enterprise said that 86% of the world's pollination is done by bees and currently 4 out of 6 bee species are on the verge of extinction. Sakiul Morshed of Shisuk said that without pollination, world food security will be under threat and without bees, human civilization will not survive. He spoke about the need for branding of domestic honey and protecting bees. President of Bsafe Foundation Dr. Zainul Abedin said that although agriculturists were in favor of pesticides earlier, now it has become dangerous. He emphasized on the use of organic pesticides and said that state cooperation is needed in research, production and marketing. President of BAP Noor Mohammad Talukder said that the correct rules for pesticide application are not followed in the country. He emphasized three issues: proper registration, seasonal conservation and application of pesticides considering the weather. Abdullah Al Mamun, Additional Director General of the Rural Development Academy, said that to establish beekeeping as an industry in Bangladesh, community-based initiatives and awareness need to be increased. Excessive pesticides are damaging the environment, reducing yields and weakening the bee population. He said that focusing on producing quality domestic honey can create export opportunities. Finally, the speakers said that awareness needs to be raised, research needs to be done and everyone needs to work together to protect bees and beekeeping. This will stop the misuse of pesticides, save bees, make food safe, protect the environment, increase honey production and create export opportunities.

The first Annual Planning Workshop of Community Enterprise and Agroecology for Climate Action Network (CEA CAN) was held at Bangladesh Rural Development Academy in Comilla on 18th February 2025. Saif Uddin Ahmed, Director General of Bangladesh Rural Development Academy, was present as the chief guest in the workshop. The program was moderated by Sakiul Millat Morshed, Executive Director of Education Health Development Program (SHDU). Executive directors of CEA CAN member NGOs from 17 upazilas of Comilla were present in the workshop.

🌾 Sustainable Agroecology Journey Through Women Farmers — A Story of Change 🌾 A single picture captures hope, hard work, and the seeds of the future. Women farmer leaders from 17 upazilas of Comilla and women from 20 villages of Elliotganj Union have come together to learn "Agroecology Good Practices". Here, there is the green touch of family nutrition gardens, a community bank of indigenous seeds, materials for making organic pesticides, and homemade vermicompost—all created by their compassionate hands. This event is not just a training, but a solid step towards bringing women into agricultural leadership. Behind this achievement is the 5 years of relentless work of Ananya Nari Unnayan Sangstha and the support of Shisuk. 🌱 This initiative testifies to the immense role of women in sustainable agriculture, environmental conservation, and food security.

🌾 Sustainable future is being built by women farmers – Agroecology training in Daudkandi 🌿 Women's leadership in agriculture is gaining new heights. A 2-day Agroecology training was held in Daudkandi, Comilla on April 12 and 13, where 25 women farmer leaders from 17 upazilas of the district learned the techniques of sustainable agriculture practices directly at the field level. 📍The training was organized by CEA CAN Network, in collaboration with Shisuk and Comilla BARD. 🎤 The closing ceremony was addressed by Shisuk Advisor Senior Secretary Shahnaz Arifin, Executive Director Sakiur Millat Morshed, and Comilla BARD Joint Director Abu Taleb. This event is not just a training—it is a milestone in women's empowerment, environmental conservation, and climate adaptation. With the heartfelt hospitality of Ananya Nari Unnayan Sangstha, the participants were closely connected to rural life through home-stay. 🌱 These initiatives can further advance rural women's leadership in agriculture.

🌱 A step forward in forming a community enterprise 🌱 SHISUK organized a knowledge-rich training-based visit with interested farmers from Sonarchar village of Meghna upazila. Farmers expressed interest in forming a community enterprise by gaining practical experience in the floodplains of Kshirai Fisheries Limited in Elliotganj, Daudkandi. 📸 This initiative is not just training, but an inspiration — so that the dream of a village becomes an example for the entire country.

A workshop titled 'Youth Leadership for Green Development' was held at Hamdard University on 5th May 2025, initiated by SHISU and Youth Leading Climate Action (YLCA) with the support of the Department of Economics of Hamdard University. The workshop was attended by Raisul Millat Shafqat, President of Youth Leading Climate Action (YLCA), SHISU Director of Programs, Mr. Md. Zillur Rahman, and Vice Chancellor of Hamdard University, Dr. Majurul Alam. The workshop aimed to create awareness among the youth about economic and social development by reducing carbon emissions. In addition, professional skills in agroecology, climate change, and social development sectors were discussed.