21/08/2026
Philippine Ambassador Nina P. Cainglet explores deeper agricultural cooperation during call on Bangladesh Agriculture Minister Mohammad Aminur Rashid
Dhaka, 17 August 2026 – Philippine Ambassador Nina P. Cainglet called on the Honorable Mohammad Aminur Rashid, Minister of Agriculture of Bangladesh, to discuss deepening agricultural cooperation, particularly in seed technology, agricultural research, food safety and nutrition, climate‑resilient agriculture, and building sustainable agricultural value chains.
Discussions highlighted potential cooperation in rice and potato, as well as fruits, such as mango, alongside post‑harvest processing and quality control. Minister Rashid also shared Bangladesh’s plans to develop the Black Bengal goat industry, and expressed strong interest in technical cooperation including support for Hilsa fish conservation.
Both sides noted the importance of food security, youth and women’s participation in agriculture, and sustainable, climate‑resilient practices, and agreed to work together to facilitate technical exchanges as a meaningful contribution to the celebration of the 55th anniversary of Philippines–Bangladesh relations next year. END.