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The Meat Industry Deserves more Meat in Government’s Decision.

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 editor No Comments

The announcement by the state minister for Fisheries and Livestock that a modern meat processing center will be established in Rajshahi follows a depressingly familiar script in Bangladeshi policymaking: grand in ambition, evasive on detail, and conspicuously silent on precisely the questions that separate genuine reform from press-release theatre. The proposed center checks every box…

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Is the 2026 Agricultural Budget Practical?

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 editor No Comments

At first glance, the proposed FY2026-27 agriculture budget of Tk 28,881 crore looks like good news. It represents a Tk 1,657 crore increase over last year’s allocation, and this framing has largely gone unchallenged. At a recent roundtable hosted by LightCastle Partners and SAF Bangladesh, experts broadly welcomed the rise, reading it as evidence of…

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Impact of July 2026 Floods on the Fisheries Industry

July 16, 2026July 16, 2026 editor No Comments

The flooding of 7,400 fish farms and ponds across Chattogram, with losses already exceeding Tk 39 crore, is not merely a seasonal misfortune. It is a structural reminder that Bangladesh’s fisheries sector, its second-largest export earner after garments, operates on foundations that cannot withstand the climate realities now upon the country. The damage figure, as…

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The Threat of Winter Ducks in Bangladesh and Their Impact on Environmental Sustainability

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is one of the world’s most important wintering grounds for migratory waterbirds. Every year, thousands of ducks and other waterfowl travel from the colder regions of Central Asia, Siberia, Mongolia, and northern Europe to the country’s wetlands, rivers, lakes, and floodplains. These winter ducks play an essential role in maintaining healthy wetland ecosystems and…

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Monsoon and Vegetable Production

July 9, 2026July 9, 2026 editor No Comments

The monsoon season is vital to Bangladesh’s agricultural sector, but for vegetable farmers, it can also be a significant source of loss. From June to September, the country’s land surface is subject to inundation, with up to three-quarters of the land surface potentially affected. This has significant ramifications for vegetable production. Recent floods have destroyed…

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Bangladesh’s Poultry Industry and the Path to Sustainable Growth: Opportunities, Challenges, and the Way Forward

July 2, 2026July 2, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh’s poultry industry has emerged as one of the most important pillars of the country’s agricultural economy. It plays a vital role in ensuring food security, meeting the growing demand for animal protein, creating rural employment, and supporting small-scale entrepreneurship. Today, approximately eight million people are directly and indirectly employed in the sector, while nearly…

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Spice trade in Bangladesh: Current scenario and future prospects

June 25, 2026June 25, 2026 editor No Comments

Spices- integral to the national cuisine, have evolved to become part of a dynamic and versatile market of immense scale and strategic importance in Bangladesh. Growing population, rapid urbanization, changing income margins, evolving consumer preferences, and a considerable surge in food processing industries have redefined the country’s spice demand. Hence, the spice market in Bangladesh…

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The Erosion of Arable Land in Bangladesh

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Bangladesh is experiencing rapid urbanization, with an annual rate of 3.3%, making it one of the fastest urbanizing regions in South Asia. This urban growth is predominantly driven by rural-to-urban migration, accounting for approximately two-thirds of the total urbanization. It is estimated that 80,000 hectares of arable land are absorbed by construction sites, industrial zones,…

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The Bitter Reality of a Sweet Season: Bangladesh’s Golden Harvest vs. Global Absence

June 18, 2026June 18, 2026 editor No Comments

Modhu Mash, the month of honey has arrived, and as the scorching heat of June and July settle over the delta, the first thing that comes to our mind is the irresistible aroma of ripe mangoes. It is a sensory celebration deeply woven into the cultural fabric of Bangladesh. While our local markets overflow with…

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Litchi Farming in Pabna and a Case for National Reforms

June 13, 2026June 13, 2026 editor No Comments

Desk Report Oniket Research Group Ishwardi in Pabna district has long held its title as Bangladesh’s litchi capital, and this season’s record harvest of more than 40,000 tonnes is a powerful testament to the region’s agricultural potential. Yet behind the headline numbers lies a story that demands urgent policy attention. Farmers who cultivated bumper yields…

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