Dhaka, Feb. 14 -- During this peak Boro season, farmers engaged in planting saplings are increasingly expressing their concerns over the rising costs of essential agricultural inputs.

The prices for fertilizers, seeds, and insecticides have surged, alongside significant increases in irrigation and labor costs, placing a heavy burden on the agricultural community.

This issue resonates across the region, with farmers in neighboring India and Pakistan also voicing similar concerns about the agricultural challenges they face, particularly in securing fair pricing against their production costs.

Indian farmers are currently protesting for fairer prices for their produce, claiming they are being deprived of rightful earnings.

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