Hi! I’m Anthor Kumar Das

I’m a passionate beekeeper from Bangladesh with over 10 years of hands-on beekeeping experience, having been connected with honey bees since 2014. I started my professional beekeeping journey in Khulna, Bangladesh, learning from experienced local beekeepers and growing my skills year after year. I currently manage my own personal apiary in Chandpur, Bangladesh, together with my uncle and cousin.

I created BeekeepingStudy.com to share everything I’ve learned – the techniques, the mistakes, the wins, and the real day-to-day realities of keeping bees. Whether you’re just starting out or looking to improve your existing apiary, this site is built for you.

My Story – How It All Started

My relationship with bees didn’t start pleasantly. When I was around 7 years old, I was sitting at my father’s grocery shop when a bee suddenly stung my leg. I screamed, my father rushed over, removed the bee, and treated the swollen area. The pain faded within an hour – but the memory of that tiny creature never did.

Then in 2013, things got worse. A small hive had made its home on the wall of my bedroom. One night while I was watching an Argentina vs Brazil friendly match on my phone, a bee stung me on the forehead. Furious, I grabbed a broom to chase it – and got stung again on the chin. My face swelled up badly and I needed medical attention for four days. I was stuck indoors the entire time.

Around that same time, my cousin was swarmed by bees and stung more than a hundred times. He spent two months in hospital due to a severe allergic reaction to bee venom. The damage was lasting – he developed eczema on both feet and what we now call “cracked feet disease.” Despite consulting many specialist doctors, we have not yet found a permanent solution. It remains one of the most painful experiences our family has been through.

These experiences made me angry at bees. But slowly, unexpectedly, that anger turned into curiosity.

The Day Everything Changed

In 2014, I discovered a bee nest in a mango tree in our backyard. One afternoon I stood there watching the hive – completely mesmerized. The way the bees worked together, moved together, and lived together was unlike anything I had seen. A bee accidentally touched my hand and stung me, but this time I didn’t run.

My father called a local beekeeping team. The next day they came, collected the honey, and carefully relocated the bees. I watched every single step. How they calmed the bees with smoke. How they handled the frames. How they moved an entire colony without chaos. That day I knew – I wanted to learn this.

I asked my father to take me to where the beekeepers lived. He did. From that day I started visiting them almost every day, watching, asking questions, and learning by doing. I also began reading books, journals, and research papers about bees – their life cycle, species, behavior, and beekeeping techniques.

Building My Beekeeping Journey

I started my first colony with Asian honey bees (Apis Cerena), ordering a nuc and all necessary equipment from an online seller. I installed the bees into my first hive box and began caring for them daily. Within weeks I was harvesting my first honey and learning how to sell it and cook with it.

But beekeeping also taught me about loss. Around five months in, I lost my entire colony in late spring. I was heartbroken. My parents and the beekeeping team encouraged me – they reminded me that this is part of the journey, that colonies end and new ones begin. I got back up, started new colonies, and kept going.

Over time I learned to prevent swarming through proper hive splitting, how to manage bees so they stayed calm during inspections, and how to build and maintain a healthy thriving apiary. I worked with Western honey bees, Italian honey bees, and Himalayan honey bees – each one teaching me something different.

By the time I left for university I had created over 50 colonies. During my university years, my team and my sister looked after the apiary. I returned every vacation to check on the hives and continue learning.

Where I Am Today

I completed my Bachelor of Science degree (BSc) from Khulna University of Engineering and Technology, Khulna, Bangladesh. I currently live in Dhaka, Bangladesh where I work professionally – but beekeeping remains a core part of my life.

I now manage my own personal apiary in Chandpur, Bangladesh together with my uncle and cousin. It is a smaller and more personal operation than before – but every visit to the hives reconnects me with why I started this journey in the first place.

I am still learning every single day. Bees never stop surprising you, and there is always something new to discover.

Introducing Cooking Expert Maliha Sen

Maliha Sen is a cooking expert with exceptional skill in preparing delicious dishes using honey and bee products. She contributes to BeekeepingStudy by sharing tried and tested honey recipes and detailed guides on bee products. If you want to learn more about her you can visit her author page here.

What You Will Learn From BeekeepingStudy

Everything on this site comes from real beekeeping experience – including the mistakes, the losses, and the hard-won lessons that no beginner guide ever tells you about.

Over the years we have learned how to minimize the chances of getting stung, prevent swarming, support colonies through difficult seasons, and build a healthy productive apiary from the ground up. We have tried different methods, different equipment, and different approaches – and we share all of that honestly here.

From setting up your first hive to managing an established apiary, BeekeepingStudy covers every stage of the beekeeping journey with practical, experience-based guidance.

We are still learning – and we always will be. But we have more than enough real experience to help you start, grow, and succeed in your own beekeeping journey.

Stay curious, don’t be afraid to make mistakes, and work with care. The bees will reward your patience.

 

Regards,

Anthor Kumar Das
Founder, BeekeepingStudy