Farmers in Bangladesh have received 100 mini cold storages for the first time under an agriculture ministry project aimed at reducing post-harvest losses and boosting rural incomes. The initiative was launched today (27 August) in Singair, Manikganj, a major vegetable-producing hub, with the formal handover of a storage unit to the Medulia Integrated Farmers Development Association.
Funded by the Climate Change Trust Fund, the project introduces solar-powered, app-controlled mini cold storages designed to cut costs by 70% and reduce annual carbon emissions by 3,500 kilograms per unit. Two models have been developed: a 10-tonne household unit costing Tk5 lakh and a container-based version priced at Tk15 lakh.
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Bangladesh produces 25 million tonnes of vegetables annually, yet around 5.13 million tonnes are lost due to poor storage. Officials say these cold storages will help farmers avoid distress sales, secure better prices, and strengthen the rural economy.
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Agriculture Secretary Dr Mohammad Emdad Ullah Mian called the initiative a step toward modernising market management, while project officials highlighted its potential to transform farming practices nationwide.
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