Twenty-eight-year-old Al Amin from Patkhaguri village in Tangail has turned his rooftop into a thriving pomegranate orchard, earning nearly Taka one million annually. What began as an effort to provide safe, chemical-free fruit for his cancer-stricken mother has grown into a successful agricultural venture.
How did Al Amin's journey begin?
Al Amin left his garment factory job to cultivate pomegranates on his rooftop after doctors advised his mother, Lovely Begum, to regularly eat the fruit during her cancer treatment. Concerned about the safety of commercially available fruit, he started with a few saplings. Although his mother passed away, his initiative evolved into a rooftop orchard.
What varieties of pomegranates does he grow?
Al Amin's rooftop garden features around 70 matured pomegranate trees grown in large plastic drums, representing 26 different varieties from several countries, including India, Thailand, Australia, Mexico, and Pakistan.
How much does he earn from his garden?
His rooftop garden generates an annual net income of approximately Taka one million after expenses. He sells fresh pomegranates and propagates grafted saplings.
What impact has his success had on the community?
Al Amin’s success has encouraged many people in the area to explore rooftop fruit cultivation, particularly pomegranates, creating new opportunities for income generation and expanding commercial fruit farming. Local farmer Mizanur Rahman and college student Tanjia Akter are among those inspired by his venture.
