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December 30, 2019
The Daily Star (Bangladesh) reported on the cost of rice paddy and the effect it has on struggling farmers. Senior Research Fellow and Bangladesh Country Representative, Akhter Ahmed said, “It appears that falling price of Boro paddy hampers farmers’ wellbeing. But there had been major setback except for the price of Boro paddy. Overall, the outgoing year has not been too bad or too good.” He added that ensuring fair prices is vital.
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