Dr M Asaduzzaman
Research Director
Bangladesh Institute of Development Studies

 


 

The effectiveness of Tk. 1,200 crore subsidies for agricultural sector will depend on its utilization process. If we give subsidy to the local fertilizer industry as the cost of production of fertilizer in our country is higher than the imported fertilizer, the inefficient fertilizer producers will be encouraged that will not good for our country.

Government should confirm the available fertilizer supply and reduce the diesel cost. Actually subsidy is needed to utilize for new technology of agriculture.