Beyond Domestic Leaf: The Strategic Resurgence of Bangladesh’s Tea Export Industry
For decades, Bangladesh’s historic tea estates in Sylhet, Moulvibazar, and the emerging plains of Panchagarh operated under a predictable economic cycle: produce heavily, sell locally, and satisfy a massive, insatiable domestic caffeine demand. With domestic consumption hovering around 75,000 metric tons annually, global export took a back seat. However, as the 2026–27 trading season kicks…