Organizational Framework

1976:

The Pesticide Association of Bangladesh was formed by involving all local supplier of pesticide to initiate privatization process of pesticide sector in Bangladesh.

1979:

The Pesticide Association of Bangladesh obtained Trade Organization (T.O) License from Ministry of Commerce. GoB and registered with the Joint Stock Companies & Firms.

1980:

The Pesticide Association of Bangladesh become first grade Member organization of the Federation of Bangladesh Chamber of Commerce and Industries (FBCCI)

1984:

The Pesticide Association of Bangladesh attained Membership of CropLife Asia (CLA), a regional unit of CropLife International (CLI), a global federation of the plant science industry in 90+ countries.

1991:

With the assistance of GIFAP, the safe use of pesticide project was launched.

2001:

The Pesticide Association of Bangladesh name was changed to Bangladesh Crop Protection Association to reflect the widening interests of its members.

2009:

Partnership development with Swisscontact/Katalyst for more outreach of safe and judicious use of pesticides.

2016:

Pesticide Regulatory Authority PPW, DAE under Ministry of Agriculture issued a gazette that obligate mandatory membership of Bangladesh Crop Protection Association to submit pesticide dossier for registration.

2017:

BCPA signed a MoU with CNFA/USAID for organizational capacity development.

2018:

The Pesticide Act 2018 of GoB recognized Bangladesh Crop Protection Association as a member of the Pesticide Technical Advisory Committee (PTAC).