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Monday | November 02, 2026 | Dhaka

BADC warehouses told to ensure timely fertiliser delivery

 Staff Reporter
 Published: 12:02 AM, 02 November 2026

Agriculture and Fisheries and Livestock Minister Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid has directed the authorities concerned to ensure that farmers receive fertiliser on time and at fair prices, warning that delays could disrupt crop production, increase costs and damage crops.

He gave the directive while speaking as the chief guest at the inauguration of a Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation (BADC) fertiliser warehouse with a storage capacity of 6,000 tonnes in Gabtoli, Dhaka, on Sunday.

The minister stressed the need for coordination, transparency and accountability at every stage of fertiliser procurement, storage, transportation and distribution.

“Having sufficient fertiliser in warehouses is not enough. It must reach farmers on time,” he said.

He said stock and distribution records must be checked regularly to prevent irregularities, corruption, wastage and artificial shortages.

“Negligence and irresponsibility in managing public resources are unacceptable.

If evidence of irregularities is found, action must be taken in accordance with the relevant rules and regulations,” he added.

Amin Ur Rashid also called for the use of modern technology to improve fertiliser management. He said daily records of fertiliser received and distributed at around 200 BADC warehouses should be maintained digitally and made available to responsible officials in real time.

According to the minister, digital monitoring would help officials track stock levels, make quicker decisions and maintain transparency throughout the supply chain.

He said fertiliser demand was rising as crop diversity increased and farmers cultivated more crops during different growing seasons.

As fertiliser is a heavily subsidised agricultural input in Bangladesh, he stressed the need to ensure that government subsidies were used properly and supplies reached farmers responsibly.

The minister also raised concerns about soil health and the balanced use of fertiliser.

He said the prolonged use of fertiliser without proper soil testing or consideration of soil fertility had affected soil acidity levels.

The government had taken up a nationwide soil improvement programme to restore soil acidity to normal levels, he said, adding that research and necessary preparations were under way.

Amin Ur Rashid said applying fertiliser according to soil conditions could reduce overall demand while helping farmers achieve higher yields with smaller quantities.

Addressing BADC officials and employees, he urged them to ensure the timely supply of quality seeds and fertiliser to farmers. He also called on them to perform their duties with honesty, professionalism and accountability.

BADC Chairman Md Azizul Islam presided over the programme. Agriculture Secretary Md Selim Khan and Department of Agricultural Extension Director General Md Abdur Rahim also spoke.

Earlier, the minister unveiled the commemorative plaque to inaugurate the fertiliser warehouse.