Published: 12:36 AM, 28 October 2026
BCIC writes to DSs to prevent illegal fertiliser stockpiling and smuggling
The Bangladesh Chemical Industries Corporation (BCIC) has sent letters to all deputy commissioners (DCs) across the country, urging them to take measures to prevent illegal stockpiling, black-market sales, overpricing and smuggling of fertiliser across borders to protect farmers’ interests and ensure an uninterrupted supply of urea fertiliser.
In the letter, signed by BCIC Chairman Md. Babul Mia, the corporation called for strengthened monitoring of fertiliser stockpiling, distribution and sales, as well as regular mobile court operations to prevent irregularities.
The letter stated that BCIC has been continuously producing urea fertiliser and supplying it to different parts of the country through the designated distribution system to ensure that farmers receive the required fertiliser on time at government-fixed prices.
However, information obtained from various sources indicates that BCIC-produced urea fertiliser is being illegally stockpiled in some areas, sold at prices higher than the government-fixed rates, and potentially smuggled into neighbouring countries through border areas.
Such activities could disrupt the availability of fertiliser at the farmers’ level, while also raising concerns about the misuse of public funds and the wastage of national resources, the letter noted.
In this context, BCIC has specifically urged deputy commissioners to intensify monitoring of fertiliser stockpiling, distribution and sales across their respective districts, particularly in border areas and other vulnerable locations.
The corporation has also called for effective measures to prevent illegal stockpiling, black-market trading and attempted fertiliser smuggling through border routes by conducting regular mobile court operations in coordination with upazila administrations, law enforcement agencies and other relevant organisations.
The letter further stated that appropriate action must be taken in accordance with existing laws and regulations whenever irregularities or illegal activities involving fertiliser stockpiling, sales or distribution are detected.
BCIC expressed hope that coordinated efforts and effective monitoring by district administrations and other relevant agencies would help prevent illegal fertiliser stockpiling, black-market sales and smuggling.
This, in turn, would help ensure that farmers receive fertiliser on time at government-fixed prices and strengthen efforts to maintain agricultural production and food security in the country.
