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Soybean is one of nature's most important nutritional gifts.  Soy protein is a balanced plant proteins at par with egg and milk proteins.  Consumption of 25 gms of soy protein a day may reduce the risk of heart diseases. Soy food everyday is protective against many types of cancers. Soybean is an excellent food for children, elderly people and pregnant and lactating women, as the protein is very nutritious and easy to digest. Soy food significantly reduces the risk of many chronic diseases. Soluble fiber in soy foods controls blood sugar. Soy food reduces menopausal symptoms and stops bone deterioration. Soy protein causes less calcium to be excreted from the body when compared to animal protein thus helping in development of bones. Children who eat soybean gain weight, height, memory power, and show increase in their hemoglobin level.

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ASA-IM Bangladesh contact office: 

House # 31, Road # 18      

Block-A, Banani Dhaka-1213

Bangladesh

 

Ph:+88 02 8813070

+880-1715 225670

E-mail: soybean@aitlbd.net

American Soybean Association-International Marketing

The United Soybean Board (USB) and the ASA-International Marketing have been working in Bangladesh since 2000 to promote the US market share of soybean products that come into the country.  In February 2004, an ASA-IM liaison office was formally established in Dhaka, with official registration in the country given by the Board of Investment, Government of Bangladesh (GOB). In 2005, the liaison office of the U. S. Soybean Export Council, Inc. obtained BOI registration. This liaison office has been working to develop business links between Bangladesh and the US soybean industry.

To contact the liaison office, email Mr. Mohammad Zahurul Haque at:  zhaque@asaimasc.org.
The Country

Bangladesh is one of the most densely populated countries in the world with a population of 150 million. Total area is 55,598 square miles (143,998 square kilometers). The average annual income is only about US$ 599, but the economy is growing and there is considerable potential for increasing soybean and soybean products utilization…and U.S. sales.

The Program

FY07 Annual Activity Report

ASA-International Projects in Bangladesh

The Products

Soybean Oil

Soybeans

Soybean Meal

High Value Soy Products

 
Articles of Interest 

Special Reports on Aquaculture 

Special Report on Nutrition Project

 
 
 
 
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