1. Regional Context & Agricultural Challenge

Sylhet receives over 4,000 mm of rainfall annually; open rooftop gardens suffer constant nutrient dilution, waterlogging, and fungal leaf spot from April through October.

2. Technical Implementation & BARI Protocol Applied

Homeowners and villa estates in Dakshin Surma built the BARI Chapter 8 Micro-Garden model: a 10 ft × 10 ft bamboo/GI-pipe frame (8.5 ft center height) roofed with 0.15–0.20 mm UV polythene and enclosed on the sides with 60-mesh insect net.

3. Harvest Results, Economic Impact & Grower Outcome

With a 10-year lifespan and a construction cost of around ৳15,820, a single 100 sq ft rooftop Micro-Garden supplies pesticide-free vegetables year-round for an entire 5-member household.