Rojina Akter, Lecturer (Accounting), School of Business, Asian University of Bangladesh

Marzina Akter Reba, Lecturer (Mathematics), School of Business, Asian University of Bangladesh

Purpose: This study compares the effectiveness of the Comprehensive Village Development Program (CVDP) and Non-CVDP models in the context of agricultural development in rural Bangladesh. The roles played by cooperative institutions in CVDP and non-CVDP villages in agricultural development initiatives based on agricultural extension in terms of the status of crops, vegetables, livestock, poultry, and fish farming so that the Bangladesh government can concentrate on the value of the CVDP model and implement it in the underdeveloped rural area.

Data and Method: The secondary data used in this research were gathered between 1990 and 2017 and provided in the form of tables and charts. The study's results are interpreted using the percentage approach. The purposive sampling technique is used to emphasize qualitative and quantitative analysis.

Findings: The results demonstrate that improved agricultural techniques were used in CVDP communities. Utilization of irrigation and water charges increased in CVDP zones. CVDP villages established better sales networks and expertise in raising livestock and poultry, with fewer instances of theft or fish poisoning compared to non-CVDP communities.

Practical Implications: The government may be able to restructure agricultural extension developments in Bangladesh according to the CVDP model based on this research.

Value: The findings complement earlier research by examining variances in agricultural growth across diverse agro-products.