Hira Rice Mills

We started Hira Rice Mills here in Navabganj because it was where we grew up. The mill has been running a long time now. People around here know the sound of the machines starting up early. It gets dusty, but that is part of the work. Barhkan Road is usually busy with tractors coming in from the fields. We don't have a big office or anything fancy, just the mill floor and some storage space. Most days I am just checking the bags or talking to the drivers. Sometimes the power goes out and everything stops, which is frustrating, but we manage. My family helps out too. It’s hard work and the hours are long, especially during the harvest season when everyone wants their grain processed at once. We stay here because this is home. You can find us right on the main road. The gates are usually open unless we are closed for the night. We keep things simple and try to do what we can for the folks who bring their crops to us. It isn't a huge operation, but it keeps us busy and pays the bills. If you're driving down Barhkan Road, you'll probably see us. We’ve been here long enough that most people don't need a map to find the place. We just focus on the task at hand and try to get through the day without too many breakdowns happening.