Dhaka, March 24 -- As spring breathes life into the hills of Khagrachhari, vast stretches of sloping land and crop fields are turning golden with blooming sunflowers, offering a striking visual spectacle and a promising economic opportunity for local farmers.

The bright yellow blossoms, standing tall under the soft spring sun, are not only adding colour to the hill landscape but also signalling a shift towards a potentially profitable crop.

With relatively low production costs and encouraging yields, sunflower cultivation is emerging as a viable alternative that could strengthen the economy of the district.

Bangladesh, known for its six distinct seasons, is now in the heart of spring-a time when nature rejuvenates itself with vibrant f...