Roles and Opportunities for Private Sector in Agro-food Processing Industry of Bangladesh

Katalyst, one of the leading market development programs in Bangladesh, wanted to investigate the scope for growth of agro-food processing industry in Bangladesh and define the interventions that could facilitate the growth by addressing the key barriers for growth and competitiveness. The study began with identifying prospective subsectors to analyse and understand the subsector-specific and overarching constraints and opportunities. After a rigorous selection process: Tilapia and Pangus (aquatic fish), Mango and Tomato (fruits and vegetables), chili and turmeric (spices), Potato, Mung (Pulses), Maize (grain processing), and mustard (oil seed) were selected and analyzed.