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Minister of Agriculture Abdur Razzaque sought international investment targeting food processing and exports when he attended FAO’s Investment Forum.FAO Representative in Bangladesh Robert D. Simpson accompanied the Bangladesh delegation to the event which was held earlier this month at FAO’s headquarters in Rome, Italy. The Investment Forum was hosted as...

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina highlighted the impact of international conflict on agri-food systems during a World Food Day ceremony in Dhaka. It was the third year in a row that she had made an address to mark World Food Day. Three ministers attended the event, namely Mohammad Shahab Uddin, Minister...

The Hand-in-Hand Initiative, the new development pathway fashioned and championed by the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), is gaining strong momentum, to be showcased at the Hand-in-Hand Investment Forum taking place next week (17 – 21 October) at FAO headquarters in Rome. The forum is an opportunity...

Melbourne and Bangkok are renowned for the quality of their food. While many residents assume that they will always have access to good food, the leaders of both cities recognise that their food systems face serious challenges.    Bangladesh's national food priorities and policies will be inspired by the Dhaka Food...

Dhaka, Bangladesh – Representative in Bangladesh Robert D. Simpson met Zunaid Ahmed Palak, Minister for Information and Communication Technology, to discuss plans to modernise the agriculture sector using digital technology. They both emphasized the importance of expanding agricultural research and innovation to boost smart farming. The ICT Division and FAO...