Razzaque says the country has shown remarkable progress in the agriculture sector in the last 50 yearsAgriculture Minister Dr Mohammad Abdur Razzaque on Thursday urged people to invest more in the agriculture sector as it is playing an important role in reducing poverty across the country. “The agriculture sector is one of the key drivers of the growth for the economy of Bangladesh. The GDP stood at around 13% in FY21 due to the contribution of the agricultural sector to the economy. Razzaque also said the country has shown remarkable progress in the agriculture sector in the last 50 years. Notable experts from the agricultural sector also urged the government to allocate at least 10% of the budget to agricultural research and innovation.

Source: Dhaka Tribune September 02, 2021 15:22 UTC