Potato

A potato farmer arranges his harvest using a low-cost, traditional storage method known as the attic storage system, or ‘machan’ method. Spearheaded by the Department of Agricultural Marketing, these raised, ventilated structures—built with bamboo, wood, and tin sheets—enable farmers to store potatoes and other vegetables naturally, reducing reliance on expensive and often monopolised cold storage facilities. The photo was taken from Bogura, recently. Photo: Khorshed Alam
Bangladesh

Low-cost attic storage method for potatoes gains ground, 653 units built nationwide

Bangladesh produces 115 lakh tonnes of potatoes annually, while cold storage holds 32 lakh tonnes

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Bangladesh

Potato farmers in Rajshahi lament as prices plummet amid lack of storage

Photo shows sacks of potatoes in Faridpur. Photo: UNB
Agriculture

Potato farmers in Faridpur struggle with cold storage woes amid sweltering heat

Photo shows farmers harvesting potatoes in the Bhati Chak area of Gazaria's Hoglakandi village in Munshiganj. Photo: TBS
Bangladesh

Gunfire, bombs rock Munshiganj village as 2 groups clash over controlling potato transportation

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Agriculture

Farmers in peril as potatoes sell at half the production cost

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Bangladesh

Farmers strain under losses, selling potatoes at half the production cost

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Agriculture

High prices drive potato cultivation spree, now farmers worry about returns

Farmers are busy yielding potato in Rangpur. Photo: BSS
Bangladesh

Rangpur expects record potato production this season

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Economy

Rice prices remain high amid Aman harvest; potato, onion prices ease

The train with 42 wagons loaded with the potatoes came from India’s Punjab. Photo: UNB
Bangladesh

1,900MT of Indian potatoes arrive in Bangladesh to cool markets

A retail store in the capital. File photo: TBS
Markets

Bottled soybean oil shortage hits retailers, onion and potato prices drop

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Markets

Consumers in 10 districts demand action against potato syndicate

Seed potato consumption raises fears of reduced cultivation
Agriculture

Seed potato consumption raises fears of reduced cultivation