Jashore, Oct. 19 -- At first glance, the white polythene canopies stretching across both sides of the road just 10 kilometres west of Jashore town resemble festive tents set up for a grand wedding.

A closer look, however, reveals a different celebration - one of soil, sweat and seedlings.

This vibrant landscape belongs to Abdulpur and Bagdanga villages in Jashore Sadar upazila, widely recognised as the country's winter vegetable seedling capital, where a quiet agricultural revolution is underway.

As evening falls or rain begins, farmers cover the seedbeds to protect young plants. Some are busy sowing seeds, others watering the sprouts, while some uproot mature seedlings for sale.

Between 250 to 300 growers in Abdulpur and Bagdanga pro...