The BAMIS is conceptualized as a decision support system for the provision of agrometeorological advisories and products to facilitate on-farm operational decision making by farmers, district development and agricultural extension officers and planning agencies. It will provide open access to weather and climate information, from pre-sowing to post-harvest, to the public without charge. A key aspect of the BAMIS is that it will bridge the gap between BMD, BWDB, DAE and the farming community

Official Contract Award: The BAMIS is conceptualized as a decision support system for the provision of agrometeorological advisories and products to facilitate on-farm operational decision making by farmers, district development and agricultural extension officers and planning agencies. It will provide open access to weather and climate information, from pre-sowing to post-harvest, to the public without charge. A key aspect of the BAMIS is that it will bridge the gap between BMD, BWDB, DAE and the farming community and deliver timely and relevant weather and climate related information and early warnings to farmers and agricultural producers through the development and implementation of a web-based information portal.. Awarded Contractor: Development Technical Consultants Ltd. Contract Value: 15753425.0 BDT. Invitation/Proposal Ref: 12.01.0000.018.03.001.17.176(1). Package No: DAE-C1. Ministry: Ministry of Agriculture. Agency: Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE). Procuring Entity: Dr. Mazharul Aziz. Procurement Method: NCT. Source of Funds: Development Budget Grant/Credit.