Why 76,000 tonnes of tomatoes are imported, asks agriculture minister | The Business Standard
Skip to main content
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
The Business Standard

Wednesday
May 28, 2025

Sign In
Subscribe
  • Epaper
  • Economy
    • Aviation
    • Banking
    • Bazaar
    • Budget
    • Industry
    • NBR
    • RMG
    • Corporates
  • Stocks
  • Analysis
  • Videos
    • TBS Today
    • TBS Stories
    • TBS World
    • News of the day
    • TBS Programs
    • Podcast
    • Editor's Pick
  • World+Biz
  • Features
    • Panorama
    • The Big Picture
    • Pursuit
    • Habitat
    • Thoughts
    • Splash
    • Mode
    • Tech
    • Explorer
    • Brands
    • In Focus
    • Book Review
    • Earth
    • Food
    • Luxury
    • Wheels
  • Subscribe
    • Epaper
    • GOVT. Ad
  • More
    • Sports
    • TBS Graduates
    • Bangladesh
    • Supplement
    • Infograph
    • Archive
    • Gallery
    • Long Read
    • Interviews
    • Offbeat
    • Magazine
    • Climate Change
    • Health
    • Cartoons
  • বাংলা
WEDNESDAY, MAY 28, 2025
Why 76,000 tonnes of tomatoes are imported, asks agriculture minister

Bangladesh

TBS Report
24 July, 2022, 08:50 pm
Last modified: 24 July, 2022, 08:56 pm

Related News

  • Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 70,000MTs fertiliser, 45 lakh liters of refined rice bran oil
  • Overcoming structural, management challenges crucial for agricultural export growth
  • Imports thru Ctg port rise 6% as trade shows signs of recovery
  • Import advance tax set to climb 7.5%, affecting from baby food to cars
  • India halts import of Bangladeshi garments, processed foods via land ports

Why 76,000 tonnes of tomatoes are imported, asks agriculture minister

He raised this question at the programme of seed distribution among the flood-affected farmers of the country yesterday

TBS Report
24 July, 2022, 08:50 pm
Last modified: 24 July, 2022, 08:56 pm
Photo: BSS
Photo: BSS

Agriculture Minister Md Abdur Razzak asked agriculture department's officers, seed producers and importers why 76,000 tonnes of tomatoes were imported even though the yield of tomatoes was good in Bangladesh. 

He raised this question at the programme of seed distribution among the flood-affected farmers of the country yesterday.

Bangladesh Seed Association organized the programme.

The Business Standard Google News Keep updated, follow The Business Standard's Google news channel

Abdur Razzak said in addition to the winter harvest of tomatoes, the yield of tomatoes in summer was also good in the country. 

"So why 76,000 tonnes of tomatoes have to be imported? Many are importing tomato paste to make ketchup," he said.

However, he gave instructions to produce quality tomato seeds and sell those in the market so that tomatoes could be produced throughout the year.

He said the country had now many seeds such as '28 variety' of paddy seeds. 

It now needed to be replaced, because if a certain variety of seed was used for a long time, its production started to decrease gradually, he went on.

"It is time to remove many such varieties. Scientists are trying to replace these. But it takes eight to 10 years for a replacement at the field level. The time should be reduced to two to three years. Otherwise, producing good quality seeds will not be of much use," said the minister.

He said they are planning to set up a seed certification agency for producing good quality seeds. The agency would be based on technology and science, he added.

In the event, seeds of different varieties of rice were distributed among the flood-affected farmers across the country. 

A total of 10,000 kilogrammes (kg) of seeds were distributed to the farmers of Sylhet, Habiganj, Moulvibazar and Sunamganj and 20,000 kg of seeds among the farmers of Tangail, Jamalpur, Sherpur, Sirajganj, Bogura, Gaibandha, Kurigram and Lalmonirhat.

A total of 13,525 farmers of all the districts were given these seeds by the Seed Association. These seeds are mainly of Aman rice.

 

Top News

tomatoes / agriculture / Import

Comments

While most comments will be posted if they are on-topic and not abusive, moderation decisions are subjective. Published comments are readers’ own views and The Business Standard does not endorse any of the readers’ comments.

Top Stories

  • Illustration: TBS
    'Where is the transparency in economic activities of this government?' asks Debapriya
  • Infographic: TBS
    Deadlock over key reforms: Is there any solution in sight?
  • Representational image. Photo: Collected
    Saudi Arabia to celebrate Eid-ul-Adha on 6 June

MOST VIEWED

  • 6 troubled banks to be merged by July, govt to take ownership
    6 troubled banks to be merged by July, govt to take ownership
  • Selim RF Hussain. Sketch: TBS
    BRAC Bank MD Selim RF Hussain resigns
  • Bangladesh Army’s operations director Brigadier General M Nazim-ud-Daula talks to reporters at Army Headquarters on 26 May 2025. Photo: BSS
    Govt, army not at odds, working in unison: Brig Gen Nazim
  • Army reaffirms commitment to stand by the people, warns of strict action against mob violence
    Army reaffirms commitment to stand by the people, warns of strict action against mob violence
  • FY26 budget: Black money whitening in real estate to stay – but with 5x taxes
    FY26 budget: Black money whitening in real estate to stay – but with 5x taxes
  • KEPZ
    Gas crisis criticism: Petrobangla contradicts business leaders, says supply rose by 21% compared to last year

Related News

  • Govt to procure 1 cargo LNG, 70,000MTs fertiliser, 45 lakh liters of refined rice bran oil
  • Overcoming structural, management challenges crucial for agricultural export growth
  • Imports thru Ctg port rise 6% as trade shows signs of recovery
  • Import advance tax set to climb 7.5%, affecting from baby food to cars
  • India halts import of Bangladeshi garments, processed foods via land ports

Features

In recent years, the Gor-e-Shaheed Eidgah has emerged as a strong contender for the crown of the biggest Eid congregation in the country, having hosted 600,000 worshippers in 2017. Photo: TBS

Gor-e-Shaheed Boro Maath: The heart of Dinajpur

1d | Panorama
The Hili Land Port, officially opened in 1997 but with trade roots stretching back to before Partition, has grown into a cornerstone of bilateral commerce.

Dhaka-Delhi tensions ripple across Hili’s markets and livelihoods

2d | Panorama
Photo: Collected

Desk goals: Affordable ways to elevate your study setup

2d | Brands
Built on a diamond-type frame, the Hornet 2.0 is agile but grounded. PHOTO: Asif Chowdhury

Honda Hornet 2.0: Same spirit, upgraded sting

2d | Wheels

More Videos from TBS

Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU goods

Trump delays 50% tariffs on EU goods

5h | Others
Eid may be celebrated in Bangladesh on June 7

Eid may be celebrated in Bangladesh on June 7

5h | TBS Today
TSMC begins construction on US semiconductor plant

TSMC begins construction on US semiconductor plant

6h | Others
Trump's tariff policy shock: US dollar dominance under threat

Trump's tariff policy shock: US dollar dominance under threat

8h | Others
EMAIL US
contact@tbsnews.net
FOLLOW US
WHATSAPP
+880 1847416158
The Business Standard
  • About Us
  • Contact us
  • Sitemap
  • Advertisement
  • Privacy Policy
  • Comment Policy
Copyright © 2025
The Business Standard All rights reserved
Technical Partner: RSI Lab

Contact Us

The Business Standard

Main Office -4/A, Eskaton Garden, Dhaka- 1000

Phone: +8801847 416158 - 59

Send Opinion articles to - oped.tbs@gmail.com

For advertisement- sales@tbsnews.net