Bangladesh: Grain and Feed Update

  |   Attaché Report (GAIN)   |   BG2024-0009
On August 5, 2024, former Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina resigned after 15 years in power, following weeks of violent protests. A new Interim Government (IG) was formed on August 8, 2024. The political situation is still evolving. For marketing year (MY) 2024/25 Post reduced rice harvested area and production by 3 percent from the previous forecast due to flooding in Chattogram, Barishal, and Sylhet division. Post forecasts MY 2024/25 wheat imports at 6.6 million MT.

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