Prime Minister's Adviser and Prime Minister's Office (PMO) Spokesperson Mahdi Amin today said that the government is giving the highest priority to agri-based entrepreneurship, product diversification, and research and innovation.
Government Commitment to Agricultural Development
Mahdi Amin expressed strong optimism that the teachers, researchers, and students of Sher-e-Bangla Agricultural University would play a vital role in the government's journey toward building a self-reliant Bangladesh in food production under the leadership of Prime Minister Tarique Rahman.
Strengthening Supply Chains and Value Addition
Stressing the importance of building agricultural supply chains and value chains, Mahdi Amin said that although many agricultural products are now produced in sufficient quantities, their prices multiply several times over between the production areas and consumers, and a portion is wasted due to a lack of proper storage. To find a permanent solution to this problem, he said, storage, processing, and marketing at the local level must be strengthened.
Additionally, establishing agri-based entrepreneurs and modern agricultural markets will help ensure fair prices for farm products and prevent wastage. Mahdi Amin placed special emphasis on value addition and diversification to prevent wastage of agricultural produce, strengthen the supply system, and build export-oriented agri-based industries.
The PMO spokesperson placed special emphasis on making Bangladesh more self-sufficient in food while simultaneously increasing the number of agricultural entrepreneurs among the youth. He also informed that the government is working tirelessly to improve farmers' livelihoods, deliver loans to them through the Farmer Card on easy and affordable terms, and make essential agricultural inputs like irrigation, seeds, fertilizers, and farm machinery more cost-effective and accessible.
