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...
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...
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...