Bangladesh needs proper policies to combat a food crisis

Against the backdrop of a severe economic crisis manifested through high inflation and an energy crisis, the world must confront a growing problem of food shortage. The Covid-19 pandemic disrupted economic activities and the supply chain, leading to people losing their employment and source of income. On the heels of the pandemic, the Russia-Ukraine war broke out, worsening the global economic situation. Dr Fahmida Khatun, executive director at the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD), speaks to The Daily Star Opinion regarding how Bangladesh can shield itself from a possible food crisis.