Dhaka, Jan. 22 -- Targeted subsidised credit and stronger market oversight are essential to stabilise poultry and egg prices, according to a Bangladesh Bank study on the agricultural sector.

The study points out that without financial support for smaller producers and closer monitoring of feed markets, price volatility will persist, hurting both farmers and consumers.

The findings, unveiled on Wednesday at the central bank's headquarters in the city, highlight structural weaknesses in the poultry value chain that leave small and mid-sized producers vulnerable to sudden cost shocks, supply disruptions and abrupt exits from the market.

The study, titled Value Chain Efficiency of Agricultural Products in Bangladesh, was jointly conducted ...