Shoaibur

Shoaibur grew up in a village where the predominant income-generating activity was agriculture. Seeing farmers struggle with traditional farming methods, increasing threats of food insecurity, and a decreasing number of qualified agriculturists, Shoaibur founded Agri-Science Society. The venture works closely with farmers to co-create solutions and arrange information seminars on various aspects of farm management. Their current projects include a smart app and an online learning platform, an agri-dictionary for agriculture students, and a magazine that publishes inspiring stories and updates on the latest developments in the field. With a team of 6 other students, Shoaibur has conducted 12 workshops with farmers up till Jan 2020, and has seen a conspicuous shift in the outlook of farmers and young people towards agriculture and rural development.

Shoaibur was elected as Sir Fazle Hasan Abed Ashoka Young Changemaker in honour of Late Sir Abed and the key leadership role played by BRAC in creating the Everyone A Changemaker world.