Shrimp Farming Boom Reshapes Bagerhat, Risks Mount
Over the past decade, shrimp farming, widely known as “white gold,” has transformed lives and landscapes in the coastal district of Bagerhat. The region’s shrimp now reaches international markets, generating nearly Tk 3,700 crore in revenue in the current fiscal year. While the sector is often praised for its profitability, farmers and environmental activists in the area present a sharply different narrative.