The dairy industry in Bangladesh is on the brink of a remarkable transformation. At the recent eighth IFCN Monthly Researcher Meeting held on October 29, 2025, experts and researchers gathered to explore the promising future of data-driven dairy development in Bangladesh.
Introducing the Integrated Dairy Research Network (IDRN)
A highlight of the meeting was the presentation by researcher Mohammad Uddin who unveiled the ambitious vision behind the Integrated Dairy Research Network (IDRN). This innovative project seeks to revolutionize dairy farming by:
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Connecting all 64 districts of Bangladesh through a comprehensive data network
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Transforming raw data into actionable insights that enhance productivity and sustainability
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Positioning IDRN as the national leader in dairy data by 2030
The October Speaker
Mohammad Mohi Uddin | Bangladesh
IFCN researcher in Bangladesh
Founder and Coordinator of Integrated Dairy Research Network (IDRN)
Professor at the Department of Animal Nutrition, Faculty of Animal Husbandry, Bangladesh Agricultural University
Key Dairy Sector Facts in Bangladesh
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In 2024, Bangladesh produced an impressive 10.79 million tonnes of milk, ranking 5th in Asia and 19th worldwide.
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With nearly 1.89 million dairy farms nationwide, the scope to improve efficiency, quality, and environmental sustainability is significant.
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By leveraging global dairy benchmarks through IFCN, the IDRN can track national progress and align with international trends to make smarter, faster decisions.
Supporting dairy industry is highly linked with having proactive dairy networking
What’s Next? November 2025 Researcher Webinar
The IFCN community continues to share knowledge globally. Our upcoming webinar on November 26, 2025, will feature Rein van der Hoek from Nicaragua, offering another insightful perspective from the worldwide dairy research network.
Join the Movement for Sustainable Dairy Farming in Bangladesh
If you are passionate about advancing the Bangladesh dairy industry through innovation and data, we invite you to connect with Sofia Iordanidou, IFCN’s Data & Research Network Manager, to become part of this transformative network.
Together, we can harness the power of data to create a smarter, more sustainable future for dairy farming in Bangladesh and beyond.
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