The study was carried out by Dr. M.D. Ayubur Rahman on behalf of the ESCAP CGPRT Centre, Bogor, Indonesia. Dr. Rahman analyses the nutritional value of potato and sweet potato in the Bangladesh diet and examines the current situation and future potential of these crops in this country. Owing to the hazards of climate and the need to diversity food crops, potato and sweet potato could contribute to tile achievement of food self-sufficiency in Bangladesh, although market development is required to this effect.