Farmer leaders disappointed with agriculture budget
Leaders of peasant wings of different political parties on Sunday expressed their disappointment over the budgetary allocation for the agricultural sector for the financial year 2025-26.
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Overcome structural, management challenges to boost agro export: discussion
To unlock Agricultural sector鈥檚 full potential, speakers at the Bangladesh Agro Conclave 2025 emphasised the need for increased youth engagement, stronger public-private partnerships, and coordinated policy and investment initiatives, said a press release.
Flagrant corruption in agricultural sector
THE agricultural sector has long been considered the backbone of Bangladesh鈥檚 economy. It provides sustenance and employment to millions. However, in the current context of diverse employment opportunities, modernising and mechanising this critical sector is urgently needed. The Awami League government鈥檚 ambitious 鈥楢gricultural Mechanisation through...
Farmers at a crossroads
AS AN agrarian nation, Bangladesh鈥檚 economy is deeply intertwined with the agricultural sector. Agriculture remains the primary source of income for many, with a significant portion of the population depending on it. According to Bangladesh鈥檚 2018 Economic Survey, agriculture employs 40.6 per cent of the workforce and contributes 14.10 per cent to...
Agricultural sector needs systemic policy attention
INADEQUATE attention to agriculture affects a steady growth of the agricultural sector. This is reflected in the declining share of agriculture in gross domestic product in recent years. Its contribution has reduced over a decade, from 17 per cent in 2010 to 12.6 per cent in 2020...