Bangladesh: The Bangladesh Budget FY 2014-15 – Agricultural Highlights

The proposed national budget for FY 2014-15 (July-June) is BDT 2.5 trillion ($ 31.6 billion), 15.9 percent higher than last year. The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock received a 52.6 percent boost to increase egg, fish, meat, and fluid milk production, as well as support animal vaccine manufacturing and veterinary services. The budget provided customs duty exemptions for: a) agricultural commodities like rice, pulses, wheat, and onions; b) agricultural inputs such as fertilizer, insecticide, and seeds; c) life- saving drugs; and d) industrial raw materials such as cotton.

Bangladesh: The Bangladesh Budget FY 2014-15 – Agricultural Highlights