A New Chapter of Development in Kulaura
In the remote regions of Kulaura, a new picture of development is emerging—especially for women. Those who were once confined to household duties are now self-reliant, engaging in farming, poultry rearing, vegetable cultivation, and farm management.
At the core of this transformation is the “Small Connections Joint Project for Poverty Alleviation”, implemented by the Small Farmer Development Foundation (SFDF) and operated under the Implementation, Monitoring, and Evaluation Division (IMED) of the Planning Ministry.
Economic Empowerment with More than Just Loans
This project does more than provide loans—it teaches life-changing skills. Women receive:
Low-interest investment loans up to BDT 200,000
Agricultural training
Technology application support
Marketing knowledge
These women are being shaped into entrepreneurs—confident and capable of building sustainable livelihoods.
Among the 25 members involved:
Collective savings reached BDT 505,113
Total loan amount disbursed is BDT 2,009,465
Many now earn BDT 40,000–50,000 monthly
Training for Real-World Skills
Recently, a training titled “Income-Generating Activity Management and Motivation” was held under this project.
Chief Guest: Mohammad Mohiuddin, Upazila Nirbahi Officer (UNO), Kulaura
Trainer: Md. Billal Hossain, Additional Agricultural Officer
Chairperson: Prashanta Kumar Lodh, Associate Coordinator (Crops, Poultry, Fisheries, Dairy)
Conducted by: Md. Shahabul Islam, Upazila Manager, SFDF
Participants shared that the training helped them understand not just farming, but also economic decision-making, production planning, and market management.
They now say with pride:
“We’re no longer poor—we are entrepreneurs.”
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