Posts By The Business Standard
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56Rice News in EnglishFragrant rice prices hit record high; market manipulation, export permission blamed
Bangladesh’s aromatic rice prices have surged 57% in six months to Tk215-220/kg, following export approvals. Traders blame exports, exporters accuse millers of...
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102Rice News in EnglishBangladesh : Rangpur farmers eyeing excellent Aush rice yield as harvest continues
Farmers in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region harvested Aush rice with an average yield of 3.24 tonnes/ha, cultivating 55,270 hectares against a 58,300-hectare target....
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184Edible Oil News in EnglishIndia’s vegetable oil imports jump 8% on year in May
India’s vegetable oil imports rose 8% year-on-year to 13.65 lakh tonnes in May 2026, including 13.39 lakh tonnes of edible oils. During...
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151Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh Budget FY27: Govt may offer tax breaks for edible oil production, remove regulatory duty on spices and dates
The government is considering tax incentives for edible oil producers using locally sourced oilseeds, including full tax exemption for five years, followed...
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182Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh : Govt body okays Tk 449cr purchase of edible oil, lentils to stabilise market
Bangladesh approved purchases worth Tk 448.8 crore for edible oil and lentils through open tender to stabilise domestic supplies and prices. The...
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187Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh: Edible Oil Supply Returning to Normalcy, Says Commerce Minister
Bangladesh’s Commerce Minister Khandaker Abdul Muktadir said edible oil supply is improving after market inspections. Retailers reported higher availability, with strong demand...
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183Wheat News in EnglishBangladesh : From bakeries to fish feed: Diversified wheat demand drives record imports
Bangladesh hits record wheat imports, driven by rising demand from bakeries, processed foods, and feed industries, along with lower global prices. Changing...
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283Wheat News in EnglishBangladesh : US ship carrying 62,150 tonnes of wheat arrives at Ctg Port
Bangladesh has received another wheat shipment from the United States under a government-to-government deal, boosting supplies to meet domestic demand. With local...
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304Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh : Panic-buying causes retail shortage despite ample stocks of edible oil, sugar
Panic buying triggered by fears over the US-Israel-Iran conflict has caused temporary shortages of edible oil and sugar in Bangladesh’s retail markets....
