Climate Change Threatens Bangladesh’s Agriculture in 2025

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Climate Change Threatens Bangladesh’s Agriculture in 2025

Md Shafi Ullah

Published : Saturday, 1 February, 2025 at 6:09 PM, Count : 379

Climate Change Threatens Bangladesh’s Agriculture in 2025

Bangladesh, a low-lying country in South Asia, faces significant threats from climate change, especially in the agriculture sector. As of 2025, changing climatic patterns continue to cause damage in various ways, threatening food security and rural livelihoods.

Firstly, rising temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns have severely disrupted the traditional agricultural calendar. In recent years, farmers have struggled to predict optimal planting and harvesting times. Unseasonal rains, droughts, and prolonged dry spells have caused crop failures, particularly for rice, jute, and wheat—the country's staple crops.

Secondly, salinity intrusion, especially in coastal areas like Khulna, Barisal, and Satkhira, has worsened due to sea-level rise. This salinization of soil and freshwater limits agricultural productivity and reduces land suitability for conventional crops. As a result, farmers face declining yields and must switch to less profitable or salt-tolerant crops, reducing income potential.

Thirdly, frequent and more intense natural disasters—such as cyclones, floods, and river erosion—are causing direct damage to farmland and infrastructure. In 2025, the frequency of flash floods in the northeast and riverbank erosion in central regions has displaced thousands of farming families, disrupting agricultural continuity and increasing poverty.

Pests and diseases are also spreading due to changing weather conditions, affecting crop health and further decreasing productivity. The lack of adequate adaptation measures, modern farming techniques, and resilient crop varieties exacerbates these challenges.

In conclusion, climate change poses a multi-faceted threat to Bangladesh's agriculture in 2025, affecting production, income, and food security. Without urgent adaptation strategies, such as climate-resilient crops, improved irrigation, and sustainable farming methods, the situation is expected to worsen, endangering millions who depend on agriculture for their livelihoods.

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