Agricultural machinery imports from China to increase: Minister

Agricultural Minister Dr Md Abdus Shahid on Monday said that the government would ramp up the imports of agricultural machinery from China.

‘We have been importing a lot of [agricultural] machinery from China and we plan to increase that volume,” he said after meeting with Chinese Ambassador in Dhaka Yen Wao at the former's office.

When asked about the specific type of agricultural machinery imports to be increased, Dr Shahid noted that agricultural machinery such as harvesters and tillers, which are necessary for enhancing agricultural productivity, would be included in the increased imports.

The agricultural minister added that these increased imports would be secured at a discounted price.