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Dhaka, Bangladesh – Farmers and food processors are set to benefit from Dutch expertise and technology after a high-level government and business delegation, led by the agriculture minister, concluded a visit to the Netherlands. Bangladesh has ambitions to greatly expand its fruit and vegetable exports and food processing capacity and hopes...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the Department of Livestock Services, Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock, today announced that 5,500 farmer groups will be created and receive investment in a major boost to the country’s livestock sector.  The groups will help livestock farmers...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Ahead of the first ever United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) later this month, at which honourable Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is expected to make an address, a final national dialogue was held today.  Minister of Food, Sadhan Chandra Majumder, MP, was chief guest at the event...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Fisheries and aquaculture contribute to nutritious diets for millions of Bangladeshis and make an important contribution to the national economy through supporting livelihoods and driving exports – but climate change threatens growth and productivity. In response to this challenge, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations...

Fresh food markets are a key resource in the effort to increase nutritious eating and fight food insecurity. A recent study by the Food and Agriculture of the United Nations (FAO) found that 95 percent of the urban poor in Dhaka purchase most of their food from these markets. As part...