Rice self-sufficiency is vital

With natural disasters of various types occurring around the world, we need to attain rice self-sufficiency and ensure a reliable supply chain so that there is enough food for people at all times. As we boost our agricultural production, we also need to have a good buffer stock which needs to be amassed. As a result, the normal rice production will naturally keep the market price stable and the government will be able to focus more on other national issues.

Shafkat Rahman, BIAM Model School and College, Dhaka