Agro-ecological Zone
An Agroecological Zone represents an area with unique combination of Physiographic, Soil, Hydrological and Agroclimatic characteristics. Overlay of successive layers of this information eventually figures in the agro-ecological zones. Altogether, 30 Agroecological Zones (Regions) were identified in Bangladesh. These regions again, due to differences in soils and/or land levels in relation to flooding were sub-divided into 88 sub regions.
Agro ecosystem characterization provide a unique basis for the rational planning of agricultural research, extension and development.
Agricultural potential
Climatic variability
Diversity & Complexity
Development constraints
Agricultural development possibilities
Ecological hazards
Agricultural research needs