Previously, dealers earned a commission of Tk 2 per kilogramme on fertiliser sales; this has now been raised to Tk 3.

Alleged collusion among dealers and retailers to hike fertiliser prices by “creating an artificial shortage” through hoarding and supply control is causing discontent among farmers, according to a report prepared by the Special Branch of the police.

While authorities continue to assure adequate fertiliser supply, official data shows allocations for T‑Aman paddy and early‑season winter vegetables in Kurigram have been barely half the amount recommended by the agriculture office during the current Kharif‑2 cropping season.

The Bangladesh Fertilizer Association (BFA) has warned of attempts to create an artificial fertiliser crisis by hoarding supplies and selling them at inflated prices in several northern districts

Aminur Rashid says the country has 16 lakh tonnes more fertiliser than its annual requirement, blames ‘miscreants’ for spreading panic

Government-to-government deal includes an option for another 120,000 tonnes between September 2026 and March 2027

Mohammad Amin Ur Rashid says warehouses are well-stocked and the government is working to ensure fair prices for farmers

Three-member body to examine dealer appointments and recommend measures to agriculture ministry

Agriculture Ministry says retailers can buy from authorised dealers and sell to farmers at fixed prices

Separate raids recover 558 sacks of MOP fertiliser from dealers’ warehouses; owners punished

Police recover 33 sacks as shortage and delayed distribution fuel anger in Bhurungamari

Reserves of some key fertilisers have fallen below safe levels, raising concerns about shortages during the upcoming cropping season amid the US-Israeli war on Iran and China’s ban on fertiliser export.

Nitrogen use is also uneven, with underapplication among rice growers and excessive use in onion and vegetable cultivation

It is concerning to learn that Bangladesh may face a urea shortfall of around one lakh tonnes for the upcoming Aman season if the government fails to secure fresh import commitments.

The state-run entity received bids for the supply of 50,000 tonnes of urea from suppliers against the second tender after it found no response against its first international tender to buy 200,000 tonnes of urea

Chief whip says appointees from the previous govt are attempting to create an artificial crisis

Govt has expanded subsidies, supplied fertiliser at reduced prices, he tells parliament

The development comes after the temporary closure of five of the country’s six urea fertiliser factories two weeks ago, amid fears of gas supply disruptions linked to the war

Uralchem, a leading fertiliser manufacturing company in Russia, delivered the fertiliser

The govt needs to import as much as 50 percent of the country's annual urea demand