- May 14, 2026
Staff Reporter | PNN:
The Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA) has issued a 7-point demand protesting the unreasonable price hikes of feed, chicks, and medicine. The organization warned that if their demands are not met within the next 15 days, small-scale farmers across the country will gradually shut down their farms starting November 1.
This was announced on Saturday, October 18, at a press conference held at the Economic Reporters Forum (ERF) auditorium in Paltan, Dhaka, by BPA leader Sumon Howlader. He said, “If the government does not meet our 7-point demand, our marginal farmers will be forced to close their farms, halting egg and poultry production.”
Sumon Howlader added, “Our small-scale farmers produce 80% of eggs and poultry in Bangladesh, yet they have no say in decision-making in this sector. Some corporate decisions are pressuring our farmers, forcing many to shut down their businesses.”
He also alleged, “In India, an egg sells for 5 taka and chicken for 80–90 taka. In Bangladesh, however, eggs sell for 10 taka and chicken for 150–165 taka. This gap is caused by corporate syndicates and lack of government oversight.”
BPA also stated that a 2023 study by the Trade and Tariff Commission found that feed prices in Bangladesh are 15–20 taka higher per kg, which burdens small farmers, while they are forced to sell chicken at 130–140 taka per kg.
The association further noted that the government acts quickly when egg or chicken prices rise, but no action is taken when feed or chick prices increase.
At the press conference, BPA General Secretary Ilyas Khandakar presented the 7-point demand in writing:
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The government should break corporate syndicates and determine fair prices for feed, chicks, medicine, and vaccines.
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Immediately establish a corporate-free, fair, and transparent market system.
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Include representatives of small farmers in policymaking levels.
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Implement regular audits in the markets for feed, chicks, and medicine.
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Set fair egg and chicken prices based on production costs plus 10% profit.
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Provide incentives, easy collateral-free loans, and subsidies to affected farmers.
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Take action against corrupt and corporate-biased officials.
BPA leaders warned that failure to meet these demands will push the country’s poultry sector into further crisis.
