Formation 1971 Region served Bangladesh | Headquarters Dhaka, Bangladesh Official language Bengali | |
Website Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation | ||
Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation or BADC, is an autonomous government body that manages the commercial exploitation of forests in Bangladesh, produce timber and wood products and manage plantations and is located in Motijheel Thana, Dhaka, Bangladesh.
History
The company traces its origins to East Pakistan Agricultural Development Corporation which was established in 1961. It was changed to Bangladesh Agricultural Development Corporation after the independence of Bangladesh. The corporation has offices nationwide reaching down to all Upazila and sometimes lower administrative unit. The primary purpose is increase agricultural output. Its under the Ministry of Agriculture. The corporation distributes rice and other seeds developed at government institutes to farmers.