National Food Policy 2006. Country/Territory Bangladesh Document type Date 2006 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Agricultural & rural development, Food & nutrition Keyword Agricultural commodities Agricultural development Extension Credit Disasters Education Subsidy/incentive Cereals/grains/rice Equity Food security Governance Public health Nutrition Poverty Social protection Potable water Geographical area Asia, ASIA AND THE PACIFIC, Indian Ocean, Least Developed Countries, South Asian Seas, Southern Asia Entry into force notes 2006 Abstract The National Food policy is a multi-sectoral policy and its coverage is national. Its goal is to ensure a dependable food security system for all people of the country at all times and its main objectives are: to ensure adequate and stable supply of safe and nutritious food; to enhance purchasing power of the people for increased food accessibility; and to ensure adequate nutrition for all especially for women and children. Full text English References - Legislation Implemented by National Food Policy Plan of Action (2008 – 2015) Legislation | Bangladesh | 2008 Keyword: Farming, Freshwater resources management, Irrigation, Agricultural development, Extension, Research, Rural employment, Credit, Breastfeeding/infant food, Education, Equity, Financing, Food security, Gender, Public health, Nutrition, Policy/planning, Poverty Source: FAO, FAOLEX