Former Corporate Professional Transforms Into Successful Livestock Entrepreneur in Dinajpur
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KAHAROL, DINAJPUR — What began as a modest agricultural venture in 2016 has transformed into a thriving enterprise in Ramchandrapur village, serving as a model for livestock management and rural entrepreneurship. Mir Mohsin Ali Chowdhury, a 48-year-old former private sector employee, operates “Prithibi Agro,” a sprawling farm that currently houses 45 cattle and 52 buffalo, marking a significant departure from his previous career path.
Chowdhury, who holds a Master’s degree in Economics from Dinajpur Government College, spent several years working in Dhaka for an organization focused on self-employment for marginalized communities. The experience provided him with crucial insights into livestock management and business development. In 2016, he returned to his home district to launch his own farm with an initial stock of 13 local cattle on 50 decimals of land.
Today, the farm spans 107 decimals and features three interconnected sheds measuring 240 by 90 feet. The operation employs 10 to 15 workers who manage the daily nutritional intake of the animals, which includes a mix of straw, bran, oil cake, silage, and Napier grass. Workers perform these tasks across two shifts, ensuring the animals receive between 12 and 22 kilograms of feed daily. The farm maintains a two-to-three-month buffer of feed stored in drums and warehouses to ensure consistent supply.
The economic model relies on a cycle of purchasing cattle and buffalo from across Northern districts—including Kurigram, Lalmonirhat, and Rajshahi—at competitive prices, fattening them over three months, and selling them to wholesale buyers. With buffalo currently weighing between 250 and 500 kilograms and cattle ranging from 100 to 400 kilograms, Chowdhury estimates the current market value of his buffalo stock alone at approximately 12.5 million Taka.
Local agricultural officials have lauded the project for its professional standards. Sarfaraz Ali, the Kaharol Upazila Agriculture Officer, noted that Prithibi Agro is the only buffalo farm in the area and serves as a vital resource for local development. “Chowdhury has been following our guidance on feeding, vaccination, and care protocols since the inception of the farm,” Ali stated, adding that the entrepreneur’s success has directly encouraged other local residents to establish their own small-scale cattle rearing operations.
Beyond the financial success, the farm has become a hub for local employment. Employees like Debnath Roy and Sadikur Rahman report that the stable income allows them to support their families, while neighbors like Jalil Ahmed have credited Chowdhury’s mentorship with helping them initiate their own agricultural efforts.
Chowdhury, who reinvested his early profits to acquire an additional 57 decimals of land and construct new facilities, urges young graduates to look beyond traditional office employment. He maintains that with proper dedication, time management, and a focus on scientific farming, the livestock sector offers substantial potential for economic independence. For him, the venture is more than a business; it is a source of personal fulfillment and a blueprint for regional economic growth.
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