salt production in bangladesh

Heatwave comes as a blessing for salt farmers

Cox's Bazar is the main hub of salt production in the country and officials estimate 38,000 metric tonnes of salt are being produced each day.

BSCIC to set up salt research and training institute

The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has taken up a project to enhance local salt production so that the country becomes self-reliant in meeting its demand for the seasoning.

Salt production hits historic high

Salt farming in Bangladesh has reached the highest level this year since commercial production began in the country six decades ago thanks to favourable weather conditions.

Govt to form salt board to help salt farmers: Minister

Industries Minister Nurul Mazid Mahmud Humayun has said that the government will form a salt board in Cox’s Bazar and provide sufficient subsidy considering salt cultivation an agricultural pursuit.

Tears of salt farmers

Abdul Karim’s eyes sparkle with joy when he stares at his salt flats shining white under the sun. But his joy soon begins to fade when he thinks of selling the fruit of his labour.

April 30, 2024
April 30, 2024

Heatwave comes as a blessing for salt farmers

Cox's Bazar is the main hub of salt production in the country and officials estimate 38,000 metric tonnes of salt are being produced each day.

May 16, 2023
May 16, 2023

BSCIC to set up salt research and training institute

The Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) has taken up a project to enhance local salt production so that the country becomes self-reliant in meeting its demand for the seasoning.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Salt production hits historic high

Salt farming in Bangladesh has reached the highest level this year since commercial production began in the country six decades ago thanks to favourable weather conditions.

March 6, 2020
March 6, 2020

Govt to form salt board to help salt farmers: Minister

Industries Minister Nurul Mazid Mahmud Humayun has said that the government will form a salt board in Cox’s Bazar and provide sufficient subsidy considering salt cultivation an agricultural pursuit.

March 4, 2020
March 4, 2020

Tears of salt farmers

Abdul Karim’s eyes sparkle with joy when he stares at his salt flats shining white under the sun. But his joy soon begins to fade when he thinks of selling the fruit of his labour.