The picturesque charm of the char areas along 16 rivers, including the Dharla, Teesta, Brahmaputra, Zinzeram, and Sonavory, in Kurigram district has been elevated to a breathtaking level as they are now blanketed with the enchanting feathery kashphul (or Kans grass as it is called in English).
The naturally occurring kashphul blooms have captivated the hearts of locals and visitors alike with their delicate beauty and soft allure. Residents of the town area, men, women, and children alike, are flocking to the Kashbon in char areas to revel in the joy of witnessing these seasonal, long-sized, and pristine kashphul blooms.
During a visit to the Brahmaputra and Dharla River's char areas, where we were astounded to find vast expanses adorned with kashbon flowers, creating a mesmerizing sight as they swayed gently in the breeze. The juxtaposition of the white clouds against the backdrop of sandy char areas, adorned with kashphul, has left everyone spellbound.
Motiar Rahman, a resident of Musar char, said"The demand for Kashbon is soaring day by day, and it proves to be a highly profitable venture as it grows naturally, requiring no cultivation costs. Buyers are ferrying these exquisite blooms by boat, with wholesale prices ranging from Tk.7000-8000 per thousand bundles. Farmers are reaping substantial profits, earning Tk.15000-16000 per bigha of fellow land annually, all without the need for cultivation."
Jahangir Alam, an inhabitant of Mosalerchar, expressed his journey from adversity to prosperity, saying, "I lost my house and crop lands to river erosion last year, but this year, that very land has transformed into a char, where kashbon have flourished on my five bighas of land. I anticipate earning Tk. 60000-70000 from the sale of kashbon."
Biplab Kumar Mohanta, Deputy Director of the Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) in Kurigram, highlighted, "There are approximately 450 char and island char areas in Kurigram where kashbon partially grows, captivating the hearts of all who behold them. These farmers are not only contributing to the natural beauty of the region but also benefiting from the sale of kashbon (kashea)."
