Angura Muhammadpur
Despite significant setbacks in the past, primarily due to natural flooding of the rivers and canals, there has been a resurgence in agriculture in the village, driven by the implementation of affordable new farming technologies. Currently, 80% of the agricultural land is utilized for growing rice and other crops. Particularly on the northern bank of the river, locals are actively working to optimize the farming areas.
However, Angura Mohammed Pur and its neighboring areas continue to rely heavily on foreign remittances as their main source of income. This dependency is particularly pronounced among young adults, who often drop out of school after secondary education and remain jobless waiting to go abroad. Cultural norms and attitudes that prioritize migration over academia, professional careers, or entrepreneurship exacerbate this issue. Additionally, linguistic biases further promote and value being a migrant worker over pursuing educational and professional opportunities.
As a result, the community suffers from a lack of local skilled professionals and economic opportunities. Those who migrate often rely on manual labour as their main means of income due to the limited skills and education acquired before leaving. However, many migrants eventually pursue entrepreneurial opportunities once abroad. The village heavily depends on remittances from its migrant population to sustain its economy.
The village has limited natural resources and relies on its market, Farir Bazar, for local commerce. Additionally, the community has a cemetery, Angura Muhammadpur Tila Bari Qoborstan, which serves as a significant local landmark..
References
- ^ "Population by ward". Kurarbazar Union (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-08-06. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^ "Graveyards". Kurarbazar Union (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-07-25. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
- ^ "Sports facilities". Kurarbazar Union (in Bengali). Archived from the original on 2020-08-10. Retrieved 2019-12-15.
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