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NGOs' Role in Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge in RuralBangladesh: Agriculture, Healthcare, and Disaster Management

M D Rahmat Ullah · 2024 · South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities

Summary. NGOs in rural Bangladesh actively preserve and apply indigenous knowledge across agriculture, healthcare, and disaster management. The study documents how organizations like BARCIK support local communities in using traditional practices for cyclone resilience, seed preservation, and farming methods. NGOs bridge indigenous knowledge with modern science, protecting these practices from erosion due to globalization while enabling sustainable rural development.

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Ullah, M. D. R.. (2024). NGOs' Role in Sustaining Indigenous Knowledge in RuralBangladesh: Agriculture, Healthcare, and Disaster Management. South Asian Journal of Social Sciences and Humanities. https://doi.org/10.48165/sajssh.2024.5106

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DOI
10.48165/sajssh.2024.5106
Countries
Bangladesh
Regions
Asia
Categories
indigenous-innovation, climate-and-environment, rural-healthcare
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2026-04-28