Dhaka April 3, 2026, 2:08 am
A staple shortage deepened after multiple natural disasters, also causing a rise in the price of rice in the local market and forcing the government to import rice
The observations were made at the launch of a second-phase project styled 'Pathways of scaling agricultural innovations for sustainable intensification in the polders of coastal Bangladesh'
Ispahani Agro Ltd has got sub-grant to develop the market system of 'Fawligen', a new fast-tracked registered biological pesticide against FAW
The World Food Programme (WFP) of the United Nations, Oxfam Bangladesh, and the Green Delta Insurance Company Ltd. launched the new insurance scheme in July on a trial basis
After assuming office, the government has stressed the need for boosting the agriculture sector, which was one of the major pledges in its 2018 election manifesto
Increase surveillance over errant millers
The department concerned is collecting production costs from grassroots farmers
The decision was taken in an online meeting of the Food Planning and Monitoring Unit (FPMU) under the Ministry of Food on Wednesday
Banks achieve 17.82pc of FY 21 target
Its prices range between Tk90 and Tk120 per kg while prices of the regular varieties range between Tk45 and Tk60 per kg in country
The food security in the country has been ensured due to timely decision and implementation of the government
Crisis of onion is not a new issue in Bangladesh but there are no long-term steps taken by the government to increase its production
The government has initiated to ensure smooth supply of fertiliser to help boost agricultural production
Under the project, the cultivation of new and high-value crops, and bringing fallow lands, Char and Haor areas under cultivation in 60 upazilas of six districts of the region will be promoted
Farm loan disbursement has witnessed a decline to due to the spread of the deadly coronavirus disease, COVID-19
Measures such as creating alternative seedbeds, cultivating other crops on damaged lands and monitoring weather conditions have been taken by Department of Agriculture Extension (DAE) to recover the looses
This will be done under the phenomenon of farm mechanization which is now a major thrust for the sector
Market operators suggest prompt public-sector import
An additional 100,000 metric tonnes of urea and 100,000MT of DAP fertiliser will be procured on an emergency basis through open competition
Small and medium enterprises provide more than 35 percent of employment in Bangladesh and contribute to a quarter of the country’s GDP
