Soil Science

Analyzing soil health to boost crop yields.

Close-up of rich, dark soil with roots and small plants emerging.
Close-up of rich, dark soil with roots and small plants emerging.
Crop Research

Field trials testing new rice varieties adapted to Bangladesh’s climate, aiming to improve resilience and productivity for smallholder farmers.

Agricultural researcher examining rice plants in a lush green paddy field under a bright sky.
Agricultural researcher examining rice plants in a lush green paddy field under a bright sky.
Sustainability

Developing eco-friendly farming methods that reduce chemical use while maintaining high yields, supporting long-term food security.

A focused portrait of Dilruba Khanam reviewing soil samples in a lush green field.
A focused portrait of Dilruba Khanam reviewing soil samples in a lush green field.

Soil study

Fieldwork Insights

Snapshots from Dilruba Khanam’s agricultural research journeys.

Dilruba Khanam examining soil samples in a lush green paddy field under a clear sky.
Dilruba Khanam examining soil samples in a lush green paddy field under a clear sky.
Close-up of hands holding rich, dark soil with tiny seedlings sprouting.
Close-up of hands holding rich, dark soil with tiny seedlings sprouting.
A group of farmers attentively listening to Dilruba Khanam explaining crop rotation techniques.
A group of farmers attentively listening to Dilruba Khanam explaining crop rotation techniques.
Research equipment set up in a rural field with data sheets and a laptop nearby.
Research equipment set up in a rural field with data sheets and a laptop nearby.
Dilruba Khanam walking through a vibrant mustard field, notebook in hand.
Dilruba Khanam walking through a vibrant mustard field, notebook in hand.
Sunset over a patchwork of agricultural plots, highlighting the diversity of crops studied.
Sunset over a patchwork of agricultural plots, highlighting the diversity of crops studied.