Mohammad Jahangir Alam

Dr Mohammad Jahangir Alam is a professor at the Department of Agribusiness and Marketing in Bangladesh Agricultural University.

Support markets to deliver nutrient-dense food to the poor

A diverse diet is the key to good nutrition. However, in South Asia, diets have been traditionally cereal-heavy; in Bangladesh, about 70 percent of daily energy intake per person comes from cereals.

2y ago

South Asia needs a change of approach for agricultural progress

Regardless of the remarkable progress that some industries across South Asia have achieved, agriculture still remains the primary source of employment and income for a large segment of people in the region.

2y ago
November 12, 2021
November 12, 2021

Support markets to deliver nutrient-dense food to the poor

A diverse diet is the key to good nutrition. However, in South Asia, diets have been traditionally cereal-heavy; in Bangladesh, about 70 percent of daily energy intake per person comes from cereals.

October 29, 2021
October 29, 2021

South Asia needs a change of approach for agricultural progress

Regardless of the remarkable progress that some industries across South Asia have achieved, agriculture still remains the primary source of employment and income for a large segment of people in the region.

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