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ISO 3166-1 codes | Alpha 2: BD, Alpha 3: BGD, Numeric: 50 |
Administrative units | 8 divisions, 64 districts, 492 upazilas, unions |
Major crops | Rice, Jute, Wheat, Sugarcane, Tea |
Agriculture seasons | Kharif (Apr-Sep), Rabi (Oct-Mar), Boro (Dec-March) |
Crop production ranks | Rice: Top 5, Jute: 2nd, Tea: Top 10 |
Food security concerns | Vulnerable due to natural disasters, climate change impacts, and uneven food distribution |
Country food security context
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Statistical reporting units
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Administrative (admin) units are the geographical areas into which a country is divided. FEWS NET uses the following terminology: National boundary = admin 0, First sub-national division = admin 1 (e.g., states in the United States), Second sub-national division = admin 2 (e.g., counties in the United States), and so on. |
Admin 1: Divisions. Bangladesh has eight: Dhaka, Chattogram/Chittagong, Rajshahi, Khulna, Barishal, Sylhet, Rangpur, and Mymensingh.
Admin 2: Districts. Bangladesh has 64 districts.
Admin 3: Upazlias. Bangladesh has 492 upazilas, or sub-districts.
Admin 4: Unions, the lowest administrative units.
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Rice: Dominates agriculture, accounting for nearly 80% of the total cropped area. Among the top 5 producers globally.
Jute: A major export crop known as "golden fiber." Second-largest producer worldwide.
Wheat: Important cereal crop. Decreased cultivation in 2018-19 due to a shift towards more profitable crops. Favorable weather conditions and efficient seed and fertilizer management resulted in good yields despite reduced cultivation area.
Sugarcane: Significant for the sugar industry.
Tea: Significant export crop. Among the top 10 producers globally.
Other Crops: Pulses, oilseeds, fruits (mango, jackfruit, bananas), vegetables, and spices.
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