In Sundarganj, Gaibandha, growing anxiety surrounds a fertilizer shortage among farmers during the Aman season. Standing in line for hours at dealer points and retail outlets to purchase essential fertilizer, many are forced to return empty-handed. In some places, allocations fall far short of demand, while in others, farmers spend days visiting dealer shops without success. Out of necessity, many are resorting to buying fertilizer at inflated prices from the black market. Meanwhile, administrat...
