বাংলাNearly 18.1 million people in Bangladesh could face severe food insecurity due to a potential fertilizer crisis, according to a new report by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP). Rising urea prices and supply risks could place the country’s food security under serious pressure.
The WFP report said Bangladesh imports around 80% of its urea fertilizer from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, and the United Arab Emirates. Current stocks are reportedly sufficient to meet demand until October, but concerns remain over future supplies.
Urea prices have risen by around 50%, while gas shortages have forced three of Bangladesh’s five state-owned urea fertilizer plants to halt production. The disruption could further threaten food security in the country.
According to the WFP, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz has added new pressure on urea fertilizer prices and supply chains. Any impact on agricultural production could deepen the food security crisis.
The agency estimates that approximately 18.1 million people in Bangladesh could face severe food security risks as the crisis continues.
Experts say urgent steps are needed to ensure fertilizer supplies and protect agricultural production. Without effective action, the pressure on Bangladesh’s food security could intensify significantly.
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