Dhaka, July 8 -- Poultry farmers across Bangladesh have suffered a huge financial loss -- about Tk 20 billion -- over the past six months due to a sharp fall in prices of eggs and chickens, said Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA).

Approximately 10,000 small and medium farms have shut down during the period, they said. This information was shared at a press conference held by the BPA at the Dhaka Reporters Unity on Monday.

At the event, the BPA demanded the formation of a Tk 10 billion emergency fund to support the struggling farmers and sustain poultry production. The association also called for clear policies on corporate production and contract farming, as well as the establishment of a Poultry Development Board.

Speaking on the oc...