Adviser Farida emphasises national policy for fair milk prices
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter on Saturday said for the sustainable development of the livestock and dairy sector, it is important to formulate a national policy to determine fair price of milk. “Farmers work very hard to raise cattle, but they are not receiving fair prices for their milk. Additionally, the cost of cattle […]
Milk price hike by Tk 10 per liter across brands leaves big impact on consumers
The first ripple came last November when BRAC Enterprises’ brand Aarong Dairy abruptly raised the price of its packaged liquid milk-marking Tk 10 surge per litre and Tk 5 on half-litre packs, setting the tone for a wave of hikes across the market. Other brands, including PRAN, quickly followed suit, similarly adjusting their prices upwards. […]
Milk production makes white revolution in Bangladesh
Bangladesh has achieved remarkable success in milk production in recent years as the production amount has increased by manifolds. At present, 83.45 per cent of the total demand for milk is met from local sources, according to the Department of Livestock Services (DLS) data. Stakeholders said milk production has risen in recent times due to […]
Dairy industry and the untapped potential in Bangladesh
Although dairy as an industry did not have any organised footing in Bangladesh until recently, its emergence and growth over the decades is by all means commendable. From a very humble beginning in an informal manner, the industry grew to a large size thanks to a number of dedicated entrepreneurs backed by large-scale investment and […]
Kantar Research observes ‘Dano’ as top dairy brand in Bangladesh
Kantar World panel recently published its Bangladesh Brand Footprint 2023 report where survey results dictated “Dano” as the most chosen dairy brand in Bangladesh. This further cements Dano’s reputation as the most loved dairy brand in the country. Dano is produced by Arla Foods Bangladesh, the local subsidiary of European dairy cooperative Arla Foods. Commenting […]
Challenges of Dairy industry in Bangladesh
World Milk Day was observed across the world, including in Bangladesh on June 1. It is an international day established by United Nation’s Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to recognize the importance of milk as a nutrient-rich food and to celebrate the dairy sector. Being observed on June 1 each year since 2001, the day […]