Bridging the gap between traditional food processing and modern biotechnology for a self-reliant nation.
Food Technology is the application of food science to the selection, preservation, processing, packaging, distribution, and use of safe food.
From traditional sun-drying and fermentation to modern high-pressure processing (HPP). The establishment of the Bangladesh Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (BCSIR) marked a turning point in local food innovation.
Food Industries
Market Value
Top Unis: BAU, SUST, NSTU, DU, JUST.
Focus: Food Microbiology, Chemistry, and Unit Operations.
PRAN-RFL, Square Food & Beverage, Akij, ACI, and Nestlé BD.
Recent trends in Bangladesh include Fortification (adding Zinc/Iron to rice), Biotechnology in non-GMO crop enhancement, and Cold Chain Logistics optimization for the export market.
Mandatory certification for over 150+ food products in Bangladesh.
Strategies to combat Formalin, Carbide, and unauthorized colors in street food.