This document provides a report on a Live-in-Field Experience conducted by Md. Matiur Rahman at Proshika in Manikganj, Bangladesh. It includes 5 chapters that describe the methodology used, a village resource mapping of Burundi village, the local economy and agricultural production cycle, and a rural market analysis. Key findings from the village mapping include information on demographics, occupations, resources, and infrastructure. The chapter on the economy analyzes wealth levels, borrowing practices, agricultural seasons and costs/benefits. The final chapter examines the rural market structure, products traded, distribution channels and views of traders and farmers.

1. LFE Report - Spring, 2013
Venue: Proshika, Manikganj
By Md.Matiur Rahman
I n d e p e n d e n t U n i v e r s i t y , B a n g l a d e s h
TABLE OF CONTENT
Point Particular Page
Chapter: 01 : Introduction 01 - 08
01 Introduction: Live-in-Field Experience 02
1.1 Objective 03
1.2 Limitations 04
1.3 Proshika (HRDC): At A Glance 04 - 08
Chapter: 02: Methodology 09 - 12
02 Origin of the Report 10
2.1 Methods & Methodology 10
2.1.1 Research Type 10
2.1.2 Data Collection 10 - 12
2.1.3 Sample Size 12
2.1.4 Data Analysis 12
2.1.5 Data Conversion 12
2.1.6 Statistical Tool 12
2.1.7 Secondary Data Analysis 12
Chapter: 03 : Village Resource Mapping and Transect 13 - 34
03 Introduction 14
3.1 Objectives of the village mapping 14
3.2 Methodology 15
3.3 Limitations 15
3.4 Techniques that we follow for mapping of Para 16
3.4.1 Location Selection 16
3.4.2 Rapport building 16
3.4.3 Village map of Burundi 17
3.4.4 Cross checking 17
3.4.6 Location and boundary of the village 18
3.5 Village Profile 19

2. LFE Report - Spring, 2013
Venue: Proshika, Manikganj
By Md.Matiur Rahman
I n d e p e n d e n t U n i v e r s i t y , B a n g l a d e s h
3.6 Findings from the Para Map 19
3.6.1 Landmarks and Resources 19
3.6.2 Village Resource 20
Table 3.2 Village Resource 20 - 21
3.6.3 Road 21
3.6.4 Educational Institution, Madrasa 21
3.6.5 Mosque and Eidgah 21
3.6.6 Graveyard 22
3.6.7 Communication and Transportation 22
3.6.8 Sources of water 23
3.6.9 Sanitation 24
3.6.10 Health Care 25
3.6.11 Trees and plants 25
3.6.12 Birds and Animals 26
3.6.13 Agriculture and Cultivation 27
3.6.14 Bazaar and Haat 28
3.7 Basic Demographic information of Burundi village 28
3.7.1 Inhabitants 28
3.7.2 Religion 28
3.7.3 Age and Sex Distribution 29
Table – 3.3 Age and sex distribution of Burundi 29
3.7.4 Marital status 30
Table: 3.4 Marital Statuses 30
3.7.5 Family type 31
Table: 3.5 Family Types 31
3.7.6 Occupation 31
Table: 3.6 Primary Occupations 31
3.7.7 Literacy rate 32
3.7.8 Income 32
Table: 3.7 Total Family Incomes 32
3.8 Major Findings 33
3.9 Opportunities 33
3.1 Conclusion 34
Chapter: 04: Economy And Rural Production Cycle 35 - 58
4.1 Introduction 36

3. LFE Report - Spring, 2013
Venue: Proshika, Manikganj
By Md.Matiur Rahman
I n d e p e n d e n t U n i v e r s i t y , B a n g l a d e s h
4.2 Objective 36
4.3 Methodology 37
4.4 Limitations 37
4.5 Economic Condition of Burundi East 37
4.5.1 Occupation 37
Table 4.1 Primary and Secondary Profession of the Income Earning Members 38
4.5.2 House Type 39
Table – 4.2 House Type 39
4.5.3 Domestic Animals 40
Table 4.3 Domestic animals 40
4.6 Wealth ranking of Burundi East 41
Table 4.4 Income groups of the Burundi East Para 42
4.7 Class profile based on the income 43
4.7.1 Rich Class 43
4.7.2 Upper-middle class 44
5.7.3 Middle Class 45
4.7.4 Poor Class 46
4.8 Borrowings & Savings 47
Fig- 4.5 Response of borrowing 47
Table – 4.5 Sources of Loan and Interest rate 47
Graph – 4.1 Variation of interest rate 48
4.8.1 Borrowing from Co-operative society 48
4.8.2 Borrowing from Relatives / Friends 48
4.8.3 Savings 49
4.9 Poverty line 49
Table – 4.6 Costs of Basic Needs 49
4.1 Agricultural Rural Production Cycle of Burundi East Para 50
4.11 Factors Affecting Rural Agricultural Production 50
4.11.1 Land 50
4.11.2 Labor 51
4.11.3 Capital 51
4.12 Seasonal crops mapping of Burundi East 52
4.12.1 Boro 52
4.12.2 Amon 52
4.12.3 Vegetable production 53
4.12.4 Fertilizer 53
4.12.5 Irrigation 54

4. LFE Report - Spring, 2013
Venue: Proshika, Manikganj
By Md.Matiur Rahman
I n d e p e n d e n t U n i v e r s i t y , B a n g l a d e s h
4.12.6 Insect and pesticides 54
4.12.7 Storage facility 54
Fig 4.8 The picture of Gola 54
Chart: 4.2 Storage Facilities of Farm Products 55
4.12.8 Land agreement system 55
4.12.8.1 Borga System 55
4.12.8.2 Contractual agreement 55
4.12.9 Labor Migration and wage 56
Table 4.7 Wage rate at different time 56
4.13 Costs versus Benefit Analysis 56
Table 4.8 Cost versus Benefit Analysis of Four Major Crops 56
4.14 Findings and Analysis 58
4.15 Conclusion 58
Chapter: 05: Rural Market Analysis 59 - 78
5.1 Introduction 60
5.2 Objectives 61
5.3 Limitations 61
5.4 Methodology 61
5.5 Rural Market 62
5.5.1 Permanent Market / Bazaar 62
5.5.2 Temporary Market / Haat 63
5.5.3 Major differences of Haat and Bazaar 63
5.6 Description of Kotia Bazaar 64
5.6.1 At a Glance Kotia Bazaar 64
5.7 Product Cataloging from Consumers View Point 64
5.7.1 Consumer Products 65
5.7.1.1 Convenience Products 65
5.7.1.2 Shopping products 66
5.7.1.3 Specialty products 66
5.7.1.4 Unsought products 66
5.7.2 Industrial Products 66
5.8 Product Cataloging From Sellers View Point 66
5.8.1 Variable Products 67
5.8.2 Brand Products 67
5.8.3 Seasonal Products 67

5. LFE Report - Spring, 2013
Venue: Proshika, Manikganj
By Md.Matiur Rahman
I n d e p e n d e n t U n i v e r s i t y , B a n g l a d e s h
5.8.4 Irregular Products 68
5.9 Inward and Outward Products 68
5.9.1 Inward Products 68
5.9.2 Outward Products 69
5.13 Service 69
5.10 Distribution Channel 70
5.11.1 Importance of a Distribution Channel 70
5.11.2 Parties Involved In a Distribution Channel 70
5.11.2.1 Producer 70
5.11.2.2 Bepari or Paikar 71
5.11.2.3 Distributor or Dealer 71
5.11.2.4 Wholesaler 71
5.11.2.5 Retailer 71
5.11.2.6 Factors Influence The Distribution Channel of A Product 71
5.11.2.7 Market Place 72
5.11.2.8 Product Type & Category 72
5.11.2.9 Different Stages of a Same Product 72
5.11.3 Distribution Channel of Some Products Traded in Kotia Bazaar 72
5.11.3.1 Distribution Channel of Paddy 72
5.113.2 Distribution Channel of Lux 73
5.16 Fake products 74
5.17 Interview of Traders 74
5.18 Findings from the farmer 76
5.19 Findings From The traders 77
5.2 Conclusion 77
5.21 REFERENCES / BIBLIOGRAPHY 78