No food shortage expected in country despite global conflicts: Agriculture minister
He made the remarks while inaugurating a rice distribution programme under the Ministry of Food in Shimpur village of Cumilla Sadar upazila today
The country is not expected to face a food crisis despite ongoing global conflicts, Minister for Food, Fisheries and Livestock and Agriculture Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid said today (18 March).
"The country has sufficient food reserves until June-July, and domestic production exceeds imports," he said while inaugurating a rice distribution programme under the Ministry of Food in Shimpur village of Cumilla Sadar upazila.
The minister also said, "The impact of war will be felt globally. However, this will not create a food shortage in our country. We produce more food than we import."
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"The rains have already started, which will further support agricultural production," he added.
He also assured that imported rice will not be distributed to beneficiaries without proper quality inspection. To facilitate this, additional staff have been deployed at the Chattogram port, he said.
