DEA Malmquist Research on Efficiency of Agricultural Infrastructure in Bangladesh

This study employs Data Envelopment Analysis (DEA) and the Malmquist productivity index to investigate the influence of infrastructure development on the efficiency and productivity of the agricultural sector in Bangladesh from 2021 to 2023. Focusing specifically on the sectors of irrigation, transportation, and electrical infrastructure, the research highlights how these critical elements underpin the operational and scale efficiencies across Bangladesh's seven main agricultural divisions. Through a detailed examination of efficiency change (Effch), technological change (Techch), and total factor productivity change (Tfpch), significant findings emerge regarding the differential impact of infrastructural advancements on agricultural outputs. The analysis reveals that despite some regions showing marked improvements due to infrastructure enhancements, there remains a notable disparity across divisions, underscoring the need for regionally tailored infrastructure strategies. This paper presents a comprehensive overview of the role that sophisticated infrastructure plays in augmenting agricultural efficiency, offering valuable insights for policymakers, engineers, and stakeholders engaged in infrastructure planning and development.