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202151 minPGdocumentary

Happy Rain I Slice

202151 minPGdocumentary

Morshed Millat Sakiul transformed the annual floods in Daudkandi, Bangladesh, into opportunities for fish farming through his innovative NGO, fostering hope and resilience.

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Happy Rain I Slice

2021• 51 minPG

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Morshed Millat Sakiul transformed the annual floods in Daudkandi, Bangladesh, into opportunities for fish farming through his innovative NGO, fostering hope and resilience.

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Morshed Millat Sakiul, a visionary from Daudkandi, Bangladesh, transformed the annual monsoon floods into an opportunity for sustainable development. By founding an NGO, he focused on utilizing the floodwaters to create fish farming infrastructures, turning a natural disaster into a source of nourishment and economic growth. Fifteen years later, his initiative continues to evolve, showcasing resilience and innovation in the face of environmental challenges. "Happy Rain" highlights this inspiring story of hope and determination in the heart of Bangladesh.

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