In Bangladesh’s big cities, there is a big shortage of land for farming. This has led to a new idea called “vertical farming.”
Veggies that give a lot of produce are now grown without soil on rooftops and empty indoor areas of tall buildings in Dhaka and Chittagong. This technology-based agricultural system in 2026 has reduced the city’s dependence on food imports by 30 percent.
The growth of hydroponics and aeroponics technology research shows that hydroponics (farming in water) and aeroponics (farming with roots in the air) have become popular for business since the government changed the ‘Urban Agriculture Policy’ in 2025.
By 2026, about 20 percent of Dhaka’s buildings now have sensor-controlled smart farms on their rooftops. This method uses 95 percent less water than conventional farming and requires no pesticides.
Economic and nutritional impact: A new branding called ‘Smart Vegetables’ has been created in the market by 2026. These vegetables are reaching the customer’s kitchen directly from the building, resulting in zero transportation costs and carbon emissions.
Nutritionists say that the vitamin levels in these lab-grown vegetables are 20 percent higher than in regular vegetables. It has gained immense popularity among the middle and upper classes, creating a billion-dollar market for entrepreneurs.
Challenges and solutions: The high cost of electricity was a big problem at first, but this issue was fixed by lowering the price of solar panels in 2026.
The Ministry of Agriculture is now providing ‘Vertical Eco-Loans’, which is encouraging young educated people to take up agriculture. Bangladesh has now emerged as a model for urban agriculture in South Asia.
