Securing Food For All In Bangladesh

In 'Securing Food For All In Bangladesh', authors Akhter U. Ahmed, Nurul Islam, and Mustafa K. Mujeri tackle the critical issue of food security. The book acknowledges the nation's substantial progress in increasing domestic food production and improving nutritional outcomes, despite the challenge of shrinking arable land. However, it also underscores that significant obstacles remain, including rapid population growth, declining soil fertility, and limited access to natural resources, all of which threaten future agricultural gains.

The authors further warn that the impacts of climate change, such as more frequent natural disasters, sea intrusion, and increased salinity, will likely worsen the situation in the coming decades. To address these complex challenges, the book compiles a collection of fifteen research chapters organized around four key themes: the adoption of agricultural technology, the relationship between input use and productivity, the dynamics of food security and output markets, and the intersection of poverty, food security, and women's empowerment. This comprehensive approach provides a valuable framework for policymakers and researchers working to ensure a food-secure future for Bangladesh.