American
International
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Bangladesh

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Abstract

"Agriculture is still the backbone of Bangladesh’s economy. But, it is under increasing threat from climate change, such as salinity in coastal regions and frequent floods and droughts in the north and northeast. These hazards have amplified supply chain fragility, increased post-harvest losses, and caused income instability for small farmers. While traditional interventions have often lacked scalability and adaptability, recent years have seen a surge in digital innovations aimed at enhancing agribusiness resilience. This study looks at how technology-based supply chains have developed and made an impact in Bangladesh between 2000 and 2023, especially in climate-vulnerable regions like Khulna, Rajshahi, and Sylhet. The research uses a combination of methods. It looks at national and regional data over a long period and also studies specific local examples. Data sources include the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), FAO, BRAC, World Bank, BARC, and GSMA The study focuses on important factors such as post-harvest losses, availability of cold storage, changes in crop yields, use of digital advisory services, and investment in agricultural technology. Findings show that use of digital platforms like mAgri, e-Krishok, and AIS grew from just 0.1% in 2000 to 86% in 2023. About 92% of agricultural small and medium enterprises (SMEs) now use supply chain technologies, which helped reduce post-harvest losses from 25% to 14%. In climate-affected regions, crop yield fluctuations dropped by 45% due to tools like AI advisories and satellite monitoring. Agri-tech investments rose sharply from $0.5 million to $550 million, driven by policy reforms and private sector support. Noteworthy technologies include AI for pest control, drones for crop damage assessment, and block chain for export tracking. Despite this progress, Multiple challenges still exist. Around 62% of women farmers do not have the opportunity to use smartphones, and only 30% of rural areas have reliable on 4G internet coverage. Also, there are ongoing problems with digital skills and protecting users' data. The study concludes that building strong digital ecosystems with support from government, private sectors, and inclusive innovations—can greatly improve the resilience of agriculture under climate pressure. It recommends improving rural internet access, expanding inclusive digital finance, and designing scalable models tailored to different regions. Future studies should look into how these technologies can be used in other countries and what their long-term impacts might be. "

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Publication Details

• Type of Publication:
• Conference Name: International Conference on Economics, Business, and Technology Management (ICEBTM 2025)
• Date of Conference: 14/11/2025 - 14/11/2025
• Venue: The Westin, Dhaka, Bangladesh
• Organizer: School of Business and Entrepreneurship, Independent University, Bangladesh (IUB)