Reports

Executive Summary In December 2008, the UN High Commissioner for Refugees launched a Special Initiative on Protracted Refugee Situations, intended to promote durable solutions and improvements in living standards for the world’s growing number of long-term refugees. Several…

DHAKA, 13 December 2011 (IRIN) - Experts warn rapid depletion of Bangladesh's underground water table could jeopardize food and water security for millions throughout the country and also endanger the biodiversity of one of the world's…

DHAKA November 29, 2011 – Bangladesh is the first country in South Asia to be competitively awarded a grant under the Global Agriculture and Food Security Program. The US$ 50 million grant for the Integrated Agricultural…

HIGHLIGHTS The retail price of coarse rice remains almost unchanged compared to last quarter. While the national average price of coarse rice has declined by one percent, in Dhaka Sadar market it increased by one percent. Compared…

Thimphu, Bhutan – The nations of Bhutan, Nepal, India and Bangladesh have signed a regional climate change adaptation declaration that will see wide-ranging collaboration on energy, water, food and biodiversity issues, a deal that could lead…

DHAKA, 15 November 2011 (IRIN) - The government of Bangladesh is looking near and far – from Ukraine to South Sudan – to bolster food security at home, according to the Ministry of Food and Disaster…

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Consistent economic growth over the past decade despite frequent shocks has enabled Bangladesh to achieve notable improvements in poverty reduction, education and child mortality. High rates of child undernutrition, food insecurity and extreme poverty continue,…

FOOD SECURITY SNAPSHOT Record harvests of 2011 Aman (main wet season) paddy is forecast Rice prices decreased slightly in October while wheat prices continue their increasing trend Localized food insecurity persists Record harvests of 2011 paddy crop, Boro, Aus and…

Key Messages Rice prices went down as the new harvest reached markets, however heavy monsoon seasonal rains are likely to drive prices back to a high level. Conditions of Food security have been deteriorating in recent months mostly…