Problems facing on the prospects of aromatic rice in Bangladesh

Abstract

Aromatic rice is mainly attracted by the peoples of Asian countries for its pleasant fragrance and premium grain characters. Especially the people of Bangladesh are using aromatic rice from very ancient time for making different delicious food items like pulao, biriyani, firni, kacchi, payesh, pithapuli etc. during social festivals. The production of aromatic rice is increasing day by day in Bangladesh but not up to the mark to meet up the local demand. Moreover, the grain quality and aroma are not maintaining the premium characters for exporting to abroad. So, we should to know why such problems are facing on the future aspects of aromatic rice in Bangladesh.