Agriculture

Over the last 50 years, as Bangladesh transformed from being an underdeveloped to a developing economy, the country’s dependence on its agricultural industry has declined. With the gradual pendulum of this economic shift, more and more priority is being placed on increasing Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through investments in the manufacturing and service sectors and […]

The second part of the AgroTech series focuses on mechanisation of farming, access to finance for farmers and new techniques of farming. Mechanisation in Agriculture Mechanisation has been one of the key driving factors in agriculture for a very long time. As technology has progressed, mechanisation has become more efficient and beneficial to all stakeholders. […]

For years, poultry has been dominating local consumption in Bangladesh. The sector is predicted to experience massive expansion in the coming years, as chicken and egg consumption is ever consistent with the nations’ growing population in tandem with their rising income. The report, “Poultry Sector Study Bangladesh” was created under The Embassy of the Kingdom […]

Introduction The dairy sector in Bangladesh has experienced steady growth in the last few decades despite constant challenges. From its humble beginnings as a cottage industry not too long ago, the dairy industry in Bangladesh has evolved with the emergence of multiple home-grown industrial processors. In the context of an economy that is still dependent […]

We’re entering another round of Covid induced lockdowns from 14th April, as the country has been witnessing another surge in infection rates. As of today (April 13, 2021), 6,028 individuals have been newly infected with Covid with 69 deaths; an eleven-fold increase in new infection numbers compared to a month back. But the question is, are […]

Agriculture accounts for around 13.6% of the GDP of Bangladesh and employs about 40.6% of the total labour force of the country. As technology has progressed, so has its uses in agriculture and this has brought about new winds of change in the sector. Although Bangladesh has been a bit late in adopting these changes, […]

Shrimp is one of the most important export items in Bangladesh, accounting for more than 70 percent of its agricultural exports. Its massive contribution to national exports has earned it the nickname, “White Gold.” The majority of this revenue winning item is exported to the European Union (EU) countries, including the Netherlands, Belgium, and Germany. […]

This article is the second in a series of articles on the Bangladeshi shrimp sector. To access the first article in the series, click here. The shrimp sector contributes significantly to the economy of Bangladesh: contributing 70 percent of the total agriculture exports and employing 210,000 small and medium-sized farmers. The country’s geographical setting has […]

From being dependent on neighboring countries for shortages to be more than able to meet local demand, the cattle market of Bangladesh has undergone a complete transformation in recent years. It now contributes 1.47 percent of the GDP and directly employs 20 percent of the workforce.  The market gets the spotlight every year during the […]

The recent coronavirus-induced shutdowns throughout Bangladesh have caused an estimated loss of BDT 565.36 billion (USD 6.66 billion) between March and May 2020 for the businesses working in agriculture, fisheries, and meat producing sectors. Nation-wide disruptions have resulted in restricted access to agricultural products, markets, and advisory services. Under these circumstances, it is important to […]