Agriculture is the single most important sector of Bangladesh’s economy. 80% of the population 66% of the labor force) is engaged in agriculture. When we talk of rural development, the emphasis is on the development of agriculture, and agro-based industry, trade, and service sectors. With its nearly 130 million inhabitants, Bangladesh is one of the most populous countries in the world and potentially a size market. Besides representing a potential market in itself (and potential access to the much larger South Asian market) Bangladesh also offers considerable potential as a base for export also. We can export huge quantities of peanuts, Oilseeds to the world market at a competitive price.
Agriculture till now is the main occupational activity in the rural areas as most of the population depends on agriculture for their livelihood and employment. A small stimulation will dynamite the rural economy and lead to improved quality of life. The management of MANTASHA agro has therefore accorded the highest priority to this sector to enable the country to meet these challenges and promoting agro-based industries, to make this sector commercially profitable.
