Sluice Gate Opened to Boost Rice and Fish Production in Gaznar Beel

The Gaznar Beel in Sujanagar Upazila of Pabna used to retain water year-round. However, due to reduced navigability, the beel now holds water for only six months a year, remaining dry for the rest. The beel spans around 6,000 hectares, comprising both government and privately owned land. Alongside rice, a variety of crops are cultivated here, and it also serves as a natural habitat for indigenous fish.