 There are some peat and coal deposits, and a number of fairs and bazaars take place in the village.The main exports are jute, onions, wheat, rice and potatoes.A number of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) are active in the area, including the Bangladesh Development Acceleration Organisation (BDAO), BRAC, Proshika, Grameen Bank, Caritas, CCDB, ASA, World Vision and HCCB.