Khotkhotia Village
Preserving the Taste of a Vanishing Variety
Rangpur Sadar
Seedling Plantation
Traditional Care Practices
Direct Market Selling
Cooking with Thin-Skinned Brinjal
Once the crown jewel of Rangpur’s agricultural fame, Khotkhotia village is known for its namesake brinjal—thin-skinned, flavorful, and prized in Bengali cuisine. Cultivated since colonial times, this brinjal was once exported to Kolkata and beyond.
Despite its rich history, hybrid crops and pesticide overuse have endangered this unique variety. Now, only a few farmers keep the tradition alive through personal effort. Direct sales to nearby markets help them avoid middlemen, but land scarcity and low support threaten the crop’s survival.
Heritage Crop
Historically exported across the subcontinent
Flavorful Variety
Natural taste lost in modern hybrids
Market Directness
Farmers sell locally without brokers
Endangered Status
No official support for preservation
Village Life in Motion
Cultural
Heritage & Traditions
Khotkhotia brinjal is more than a vegetable—it’s a cultural heirloom. Its survival depends on urgent research, training, and fair pricing mechanisms.
By reviving this specialty crop, Bangladesh can protect a part of its culinary and agricultural identity.
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