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Why Bangladesh lags in global rice productivity despite South Asian lead

Despite leading South Asia in rice production, Bangladesh faces challenges in global productivity metrics. The focus is now on increasing yields without depleting land and water resources.

The Business Standard ยท 19 August 2026, 11:05 AM

Although Bangladesh holds a leading position in rice production within South Asia, it continues to lag behind in global productivity standards. According to a report by The Business Standard, the primary challenge for the nation is no longer just meeting production targets, but rather increasing output from existing land and water resources without exhausting them.