Ministry of Food- An important organization to oversee the food safety, storage and distribution system of Bangladesh. It ensures food security by regulating the country’s food production and supply chain.
Ministry of Food: Year of Establishment and Organizational History
It was established in 1971 after the independence of Bangladesh. It was formed in an attempt to restructure the country’s food system. Its main objective was to ensure availability and fair distribution of food. It has been working to improve the country’s agriculture and food production since its inception.
Address of Ministry of Food
Ministry of Food
Building: 4, Room: 214, Ministry of Food,
Bangladesh Secretariat, Dhaka.
Number of officers and employees
About 2,000 officers and employees are working here. They oversee the country’s food chain by working in various departments. Approximately, 200 to 500 may be recruited per year, but this is not certain and the number of recruitments may vary. If you are a job aspirant, you can search for the vacancies in Ministry of Agriculture and its departments. Or visit our Government Jobs News category.
Ministry of Food: Objectives
- Ensuring food safety
- Monitoring food storage and distribution activities
- Formulation of policies to improve food quality
- Effective system of food supply to deal with disasters
- Providing assistance to farmers and producers
Ministry of Food: Directorate No
There are total 4 directorates under this ministry. Each department manages various food related activities and handles food supply and preservation across the country.
Number of Ministries – Number of Ministries and Ministers in Bangladesh
Department of Food
- Year of Establishment: 1972
- Address: Khamarbari, Farmgate, Dhaka
- Number of Members: –
- Purpose: To conduct food supply and proper conservation activities
- Office under: Rice and Food Supply Department
- Website: www.fooddept.gov.bd
Directorate of Food Planning and Supply
- Year of Establishment: 1975
- Address: Motijheel, Dhaka
- Membership: 800
- Objective: Food planning and long-term food security measures
- Department under: Food Stock and Emergency Food Supply Department
- Website: www.foodplan.gov.bd
Bangladesh Food Research Institute
Year of Establishment: 1980
Address: Savar, Dhaka
Number of Members: 600
Purpose: Food research and development
Department under: Food Quality Development Department
Website: www.bfri.gov.bd
Directorate of Food Inspection
- Established: 1990
- Address: Chittagong
- Number of Members: 400
- Purpose: Food inspection and quality control
- Department under: Department of Food Safety and Quality Control
- Website: www.foodinspection.gov.bd
