Issue:
Volume 1, Issue 4, December 2026
Pages:
172-187
Received:
4 August 2026
Accepted:
14 August 2026
Published:
9 November 2026
DOI:
10.11648/j.sda.20260104.14
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Abstract: The study utilizes both descriptive and analytical methods to evaluate the significance of agriculture in relation to GDP contribution, sectoral expansion, land utilization, crop production and livestock development, agricultural financing, and marketing frameworks. The results indicate that while the proportion of agriculture in GDP has steadily decreased due to a shift towards industrial and service sectors, the broader agricultural sector, including crop production, livestock, and fisheries, remains vital for ensuring food security, providing rural employment, and alleviating poverty. Agriculture’s share of GDP declined from about 17% in 2010 to 11.16% in 2024, while its growth rate decreased from 3.26% in FY2019 to 2.61% in FY2023, reflecting an ongoing structural transformation of the economy rather than a loss of the sector’s economic importance. Production trends, however, are not uniform across commodities. Wheat production increased by 7.7% in FY2023 compared with FY2022, while summer and winter vegetable production increased from 13.5 and 31.3 lakh MT in FY2020 to 17.0 and 36.7 lakh MT in FY2023, respectively. Livestock populations also showed generally increasing trends during FY2019-FY2023. Nonetheless, obstacles such as limited land availability, vulnerable ecosystems, market inefficiencies, climate change, and regional inequalities continue to constrain agricultural performance. Regional assessments further reveal substantial variation in salinity, flooding, soil degradation, inadequate irrigation, limited access to quality seeds, insufficient credit, and weak marketing infrastructure across divisions. At the same time, technological advancement, agricultural diversification, climate-resilient practices, value-chain development, and improved market linkages provide important opportunities for future growth. Government strategies emphasizing sustainable resource management, productivity enhancement, stronger supply chains, and institutional support can therefore play a critical role in addressing these constraints. In summary, the findings indicate that agriculture remains an important component of Bangladesh’s economy, and its modernization, strengthening of resilience, and integration with industry and trade will be critical for maintaining inclusive growth and achieving long-term development objectives.
Abstract: The study utilizes both descriptive and analytical methods to evaluate the significance of agriculture in relation to GDP contribution, sectoral expansion, land utilization, crop production and livestock development, agricultural financing, and marketing frameworks. The results indicate that while the proportion of agriculture in GDP has steadily d...
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