Dhaka March 15, 2026, 12:36 am
As part of its efforts, the Global Institute for Food Security (GIFS) at Saskatchewan University, Canada opened its regional office at Bangladesh Agricultural Research Council (BARC) at Farmgate in the city on Sunday
A decline in output might make the condition worst further,
Production of crops depends on fertiliser supply and it is also closely associated with the image of the government, he said, adding that if crops production is hampered, the people's suffering will mount that will ultimately
The agriculture sector is playing a driving role for economic development. It is now time to integrate the agriculture sector with the country's financial sector afresh
Scientists and researchers in Bangladesh are working to develop crop varieties tolerant to salinity, drought, flood and high temperature
The ministry will also set up a “modern lab” in Purbachal area soon so that agro goods can be exported to different counties of the globe with ease
The Tk 3,000 crore fund, named “Agriculture Sector Stimulus Re-financing Scheme (second phase)” was decided to be formed in order to ensure required soft loan for agriculture sector to make its activities more vibrant as sect
Palak made the remarks while addressing distributing onion and jute seeds and fertilizers among small marginal farmers of the upazila under the Agriculture Incentive Programme at Singra upazila Parishad auditorium here
Ambassador Alexander Vikentyevich Mantytskiy conveyed his interest during a meeting with Agriculture Minister Dr Abdur Razzaque at his Secretariat office on Wednesday
Of them, five received gold medals, nine silver medals and 18 bronze medals for their outstanding contribution to different fields in agriculture
A total of 10 projects were approved today involving an overall estimated cost of Taka 6,651.34 crore
The project is likely to be placed before the meeting of ECNEC on Tuesday for its consideration
Agriculture gets third highest priority
This can help the borrower buy some time to adjust the repayment plan and also not default on their loans
The total subsidy amount for the next fiscal year may reach Tk49,000 crore, up from Tk38,600 crore in the current budget
“A target has been fixed to produce 34.85 lakh tonnes of Aus on 13.30 lakh hectares of land across the country this year,” he said while exchanging views on contemporary situation of agriculture at his secretariat office here
Prices of all rice varieties have decreased in the kitchen market as the boro paddy started to hit the market
During the meeting, the cooperation and relationship between the two countries were highlighted and Zambian acting Defence Minister Wezi Lukhele said that Zambia is interested in building an improved relationship with Banglad
Boro paddy is being procured directly from farmers at Tk 27 per kg
Regarding rice price hike, the minister said although the Boro production in the last year was good, but excessive downpour and long time flood during the Aus and Aman season had affected the overall rice production in the co
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