4. Situation and Analysis
• Betel leaf is a cash crop
• In 2010-11 total betel leaf area was 18,247 ha with a production
of 1,05,953 tons
• The area of this crop has been increasing
at a rate of 1.8% over the years
• Benefit cost ratio is 1.25
• Generally cultivated in Khulna , Rajhshahi,
Borishal , Potuakhali , Moheshkhali.
5. Constraints
Agricultural
• Leaf rot disease is a common
problem
• High price of Boroj materials
• Lack of good quality seeds
• High labor required
• Unconsciousness of farmers
• Degrades quickly
Marketing
• Low price in Ramadan as well as
rainy season
• Presence of Middle men
• Selling in unhygienic condition
• Customer demand varies with
size, color , shape of leaf
• Failing to reach all classes of
people
6. Opportunities
• It is a must in any marriage ceremony and religious aspects also
• Betel nut industry is dependent on it to a great extent
• Once boroj is established, profit can be gained for several years
• Export opportunities are getting wider day by day
• Release of new varieties like BARI-1 , BARI-2 ,BARI-3
• Taking betel leaf without lime is helpful in increasing apetite ,
preventing Gastric , diabetes ,headache etc.
• Organic Paan cultivation
7. Plan Of Action
• Selling it in water proof transparent pack
• Producing organic betel leaf
• Selling in different shapes like heart, round, star, triangle i.e. other
than the conventional one
• Home delivery over calls
• Advertising by celebrities like cricketers , film actors etc
8. Continued
• Supply betel leaves to those countries where Bangladeshi immigrants
are available
• Creating a Paan corner in daily Super shops
• Since it reduces vomiting tendency so we can have sales center at
every long route bus counter
• Selling pan with betel-Nut in powder form for aged people
11. Disgusting Phenomena
Spitting which is very common
after chewing the betel leaf.
To solve this problem we should
avoid using lime which check the
red coloring.
Above all public awareness is the most
Important key