food security

Public food stock surges to 18-month high

Public food stocks in Bangladesh rocketed to an 18-month high in July thanks to higher procurement, imports of grains and reduced distribution, official figures showed.  

Food storage project halfway though a decade has gone by

A government project aiming to enhance food security in Bangladesh has made less than 50 per cent progress even though nearly 10 years have passed since the Tk 3,569 crore initiative began in January 2014.

We must build food system resilience before the next crisis

In February 2022, news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines around the world.

Severity of food insecurity doubles in six months: Sanem

The severity of food insecurity among poor households has increased significantly in Bangladesh compared to six months ago, finds a study released today.

Making our public food distribution system work

With the soaring inflation rate in recent times, the importance of effective public food distribution cannot be emphasised enough.

The vulnerable need food support

Why cut back on public food distribution programmes when they are needed the most?

Don’t let war create food insecurity: Razzaque urges global leaders

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque has urged the developed countries to keep the food and agricultural inputs out of the purview of war and sanctions.

Homemade agro-machinery making a difference

Rafiqul Islam, who lives in the Dashmile area of Dinajpur sadar upazila, has innovated various types of agricultural machinery that provide a cheap and easy way for famers to achieve higher production.

Coping with the twin shocks of inflation and depleting forex reserves

Dealing with these two major challenges is essential for macroeconomic stability

July 25, 2023
July 25, 2023

Public food stock surges to 18-month high

Public food stocks in Bangladesh rocketed to an 18-month high in July thanks to higher procurement, imports of grains and reduced distribution, official figures showed.  

July 13, 2023
July 13, 2023

Food storage project halfway though a decade has gone by

A government project aiming to enhance food security in Bangladesh has made less than 50 per cent progress even though nearly 10 years have passed since the Tk 3,569 crore initiative began in January 2014.

April 18, 2023
April 18, 2023

We must build food system resilience before the next crisis

In February 2022, news of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominated headlines around the world.

March 29, 2023
March 29, 2023

Severity of food insecurity doubles in six months: Sanem

The severity of food insecurity among poor households has increased significantly in Bangladesh compared to six months ago, finds a study released today.

February 22, 2023
February 22, 2023

Making our public food distribution system work

With the soaring inflation rate in recent times, the importance of effective public food distribution cannot be emphasised enough.

January 25, 2023
January 25, 2023

The vulnerable need food support

Why cut back on public food distribution programmes when they are needed the most?

January 22, 2023
January 22, 2023

Don’t let war create food insecurity: Razzaque urges global leaders

Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaque has urged the developed countries to keep the food and agricultural inputs out of the purview of war and sanctions.

January 17, 2023
January 17, 2023

Homemade agro-machinery making a difference

Rafiqul Islam, who lives in the Dashmile area of Dinajpur sadar upazila, has innovated various types of agricultural machinery that provide a cheap and easy way for famers to achieve higher production.

December 4, 2022
December 4, 2022

Coping with the twin shocks of inflation and depleting forex reserves

Dealing with these two major challenges is essential for macroeconomic stability

October 30, 2022
October 30, 2022

How erratic weather has affected our food production

More investment is needed in research work to understand the dynamics and impact of loss and damage in climate-vulnerable communities.