Dhaka, Jan. 28 -- Despite building one of the country's largest agro-based industries in terms of investment and employment, Bangladesh has failed to secure a meaningful share of the global poultry-export market.

While neighbours India and China have expanded shipments to Middle Eastern and Western markets, Bangladesh's overseas footprint remains negligible, analysts and industry insiders said on Tuesday.

They attribute the shortfall to a combination of weak policy and fiscal support, the absence of internationally recognised certification, and rising production costs that undermine price competitiveness.

As global demand for poultry products continues to grow, stakeholders warn that Bangladesh risks being permanently sidelined unless ...