Abstract/Description
Food is fundamental for human survival. The right to food is recognized as a basic human right. Food and nutrition security, a cornerstone of national development, is intricately linked to the well-being of Bangladesh’s population. Ensuring consistent access to sufficient and nutritious food for millions of Bangladeshis is a critical responsibility for those guiding the nation’s welfare. Given recent political shifts and developments, it is imperative to reassess existing strategies to best continue to improve food and nutrition security in Bangladesh.
The International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) has prepared this report to address the opportunities and challenges of food and nutrition security in Bangladesh. Since its establishment in 1975, IFPRI has been at the forefront of providing research-based policy solutions aimed at sustainably reducing poverty, hunger, nutrition, and women's empowerment in agriculture. Through rigorous, evidence-based research, IFPRI has supported the formulation of key national programs and offered essential policy analysis, particularly during periods of crisis.
The objectives of this report are to:
- Evaluate the current state of food security in Bangladesh to identify key challenges and areas for improvement.
- Identify specific geographic areas that require targeted food security interventions.
- Provide actionable recommendations to enhance the resilience and sustainability of Bangladesh's food systems.
- Support the development of comprehensive policies aimed at improving food and nutrition security in Bangladesh.
We have produced this report with the aim of reaching a wide audience, including those beyond professionals like economists, agricultural scientists, and nutrition experts. To make it accessible, we have simplified technical terms and explained them in clear, non-technical language.
Citation
Ahmed, Akhter U., M. Mehrab Bakhtiar, Moogdho M. Mahzab, Md. Al-Hasan, Sadat Anowar, Julie Ghostlaw, Mir Raihanul Islam, Razin Kabir, Md. Aminul Karim, Md. Aminul Islam Khandaker, Nabila Shaima, Raisa Shamma, Sonjida Mesket Simi. 2024. Food Security and Nutrition in Bangladesh: Evidence-Based Strategies for Advancement. Dhaka, Bangladesh: International Food Policy Research Institute.
Files
Food Security Assessment Report (5.6 MB, PDF)
Authors
Akhter U. Ahmed, M. Mehrab Bakhtiar, Moogdho M. Mahzab, Md. Al-Hasan, Sadat Anowar, Julie Ghostlaw, Mir Raihanul Islam, Razin Kabir, Md. Aminul Karim, Md. Aminul Islam Khandaker, Nabila Shaima, Raisa Shamma, Sonjida Mesket Simi
Date Issued
October 2024
Language
English
Type
Report
Funders
United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CGIAR Initiative on Harnessing Gender and Social Equality for Resilience in Agrifood Systems (HER+)