Attaché Report (GAIN)

Bangladesh: Planting Seeds Report 2014

In Bangladesh, most research and development (R&D) for seeds occurs in the public sector.
The government of Bangladesh (GOB) gradually developed seed laws, policies, and regulations for the seed sector that eventually expanded regulatory oversight over all seed varieties.
The proposed national budget for FY 2014-15 (July-June) is BDT 2.5 trillion ($ 31.6 billion), 15.9 percent higher than last year.