Excerpts from the speech of Mr.Shantanu Biswas, COO, M M Ispahani Ltd, Bangladesh on the Tea Industry in Bangladesh at the Business Session of 7th Edition of India International Tea Convention 2016 held on 23rd September 2016 at Ooty

摘要

Before 1971, during the pre-liberation period all domestically produced tea was entirely consumed within the country i.e. West and East Pakistan. Production during 1970 was 31.6 million kgs. Soon after liberation, the scenario changed dramatically andthe country was left with a surplus which required alternative outlets. Teas were consigned to the London auction, barter agreements were signed with countries like the USSR, Poland, other East European countries and Egypt against the import of capitalmachinery, chemicals, food etc. In 1980 the Special Trade Agreement (STA) was signed with Pakistan. As a result of which export during 1980 increased to 31 million kgs i.e. roughly 76% of the total production. The USSR, Poland, Egypt and Pakistan emerged as major markets for Bangladesh teas.