Bangladesh, Nov. 9 -- Farmers in Char Fasson upazila of Bhola are facing an acute fertiliser shortage, even as government-supplied fertiliser is allegedly being smuggled to Myanmar through coastal waterways.
Although the Coast Guard and police have occasionally seized consignments, local sources claim the quantities intercepted are negligible compared with the volume allegedly smuggled out of the country.
Farmers are struggling to obtain fertiliser even at higher prices, with allegations pointing to a syndicate involving dishonest dealers and smugglers.
According to the upazila agriculture office, Char Fasson municipality and 22 unions have a total of 22 registered fertiliser dealers.
Each dealer receives a monthly allocation of 22 tonn...