Dhaka, Nov. 26 -- Bangladesh's agricultural sector is facing a new wave of uncertainty. This sector is coming under pressure at a time when overall inflation has already made life miserable for the common man. Particularly, farmers and general consumers will be the most affected.
According to media reports, the price of gas used in fertilizer production has been increased by 83 percent to 16 to 29 taka 25 paisa per cubic meter.
However, the Ministry of Agriculture is assuring that the price of fertilizer at the farmer level will not increase.
It is doubtful how long this assurance will last in the face of pressure to reduce subsidies as per the conditions of the International Monetary Fund (IMF).
Agricultural economists say, about 20 pe...