USSEC, BPICC celebrates Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh

The US Soybean Export Council (USSEC) and the Bangladesh Poultry Industries Central Council (BPICC) celebrated Soy Month for the first time in Bangladesh.

To celebrate the power of soybeans—a reliable and sustainable source of protein—a discussion was held today at BPICC’s office at Bashundhara, Dhaka, where stakeholders from the poultry and feed industries attended, said a press release.

President of BPICC Shamsul Arefin Khaled said the soybean, particularly in the form of soybean meal, is a major and crucial ingredient in animal feed.

 “It is essential for growth, muscle development, and overall health of livestock and poultry. Soybeans provide a well-balanced profile of essential amino acids, including lysine, tryptophan, threonine, and isoleucine, which are often lacking in cereal grains.”

Moshiur Rahman, president of the World’s Poultry Science Association-Bangladesh Branch (WPSA-BB) said that the demand for soybean meal in Bangladesh is substantial, estimated to be around 2.5 to 2.6 million tonnes annually.

The production of soy is insignificant in Bangladesh, so we are significantly dependent on imported soy. However, we get 60-75% soybean meal from the local soybean crushing industry.

Md. Nazrul Islam, General Secretary of Feed Industries Association Bangladesh (FIAB) said, soybean plays a vital role in the global food system by providing a cost-effective and nutritious protein source for both direct human consumption and as a key component in animal agriculture.

Md. Hasan, Managing Director of City Group, said that soybean is a miracle bean, a remarkable nutritional power pack that contains all nine essential amino acids – the building blocks of life that our bodies cannot produce on their own.

Mrs. Tanzima Mostafa, Director of Meghna Group of Industries (MGI) in a separate message said, Soybeans are a remarkable source of high-quality protein, playing an essential role in supporting both human and animal nutrition.

Khabibur Rahman Kanchan, USSEC Team Lead-Bangladesh, said the US soy generally offers a good balance of protein and oil content and has earned a strong reputation for its consistent quality, commitment to sustainability, reliable supply chain, and adherence to safety standards.

Among others, the discussion was attended by Mahabubur Rahman, president of the Breeders Association of Bangladesh (BAB), Md. Ahsanuzzaman, senior vice president of FIAB, Shah Fahad Habib, general secretary and Md. Anwarul Haque, vice president of BAB, and Mohammad Fayzur Rahman, treasurer of WPSA-BB.