http://www.iaeme.com/IJMHRM/index.asp 18 editor@iaeme.com International Journal of Marketing and Human Resource Management (IJMHRM) Volume 9, Issue 1, January– April (2018), pp. 18–30, Article ID: IJMHRM_09_01_002 Available online at http://www.iaeme.com/IJMHRM/issues.asp?JType= IJMHRM &VType=9&IType=1 ISSN Print: ISSN 0976 – 6421 and ISSN Online: 0976 – 643X Journal Impact Factor (2018): 4.5239 (Calculated by GISI) www.jifactor.com DOI: 10.34218/IJMHRM.9.1.2018.002 © IAEME Publication POST HARVEST LOSSES AND MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES OF AGRICULTURAL PRODUCTS IN BANGLADESH Prof. Dr. Mohammed Salim Bhuyan* Research Fellow, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia Prof. Dr. Valliappan Raju Associate Professor, Limkokwing University of Creative Technology, Cyberjaya, Malaysia *Corresponding Author E-mail: awubsc@gmail.com ABSTRACT Studies were conducted post harvest losses and marketing technologies of agricultural products in Bangladesh with the major objectives to identify the major determents of post harvest factors and to determine the harvest needs of the products for better market profit along with its prioritization. The research works were done using structured technical investigative questionnaire and Focus Group Discussions (FGD). The areas covered were Dinajpur (AEZ 1), Natore (AEZ5), Kustia (AEZ 11), and Tangail-Modhupur (AEZ 28) in Bangladesh, considering diversity of agricultural production. The major findings show that absence of specific post harvest dependent agribusiness policy for government departments but it was a must for looking after agricultural products marketing in Bangladesh. The response in these matters of agribusiness development is similar giving emphasis on improving regulatory environments, creating a contact point for agribusiness administration within MOA, establishing Agro-export processing zones, organizing agribusiness groups and association activities, enhancing research, development of agro-technologies and participation of rural People ensuring income generation. Priority should be given to technologies suitable for small-scale agribusiness entrepreneurs and produces/ processors. The financial institutes, Banks and employment programs should give all type support for agribusiness in an integrated way. The domestic market should have more easy terms with government, giving priority to exporters for import. The contribution of Agribusiness in the national GDP/AGR and other indexes should be spelled out as needed on the basis of which the national priority/privileges should be determined. Further studies in this respect were strongly recommended. Key words: Agricultural markets, agricultural technology, farmers, livelihood.