Posts By The Daily Star
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212Sugar News in EnglishBangladesh : Tariff commission suggests halving sugar import duty
Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has proposed cutting import duty on raw and refined sugar to 15 percent from 30 percent to...
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231Sugar News in EnglishBangladesh : Joypurhat Sugar Mill starts 62nd sugarcane crushing season
Joypurhat Sugar Mill began its 62nd sugarcane crushing season on December 20, processing 810 tonnes on the first day. The mill will...
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346Maize News in EnglishBangladesh : BB extends Tk 1,000cr refinancing scheme for wheat, maize to 2027
Bangladesh Bank has extended its Tk 1,000 crore refinancing scheme for wheat and maize production until June 2027. Introduced in 2022, the...
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369Wheat News in EnglishBangladesh to boost grain imports in 2025-26: USDA
Bangladesh’s rice, wheat, and maize imports are set to rise in marketing year 2025-26 as domestic rice prices hit record highs, USDA...
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346Rice News in EnglishBangladesh to boost grain imports in 2025-26: USDA
Bangladesh’s rice, wheat, and maize imports are projected to rise in MY2025-26 as domestic rice prices hit record highs. USDA forecasts rice...
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209Sugar News in EnglishBangladesh : State-run sugar mills post over Tk 500cr in losses for 5th year
Bangladesh’s state-run sugar mills recorded a Tk 508.24 crore loss in FY 2023–24, the fifth consecutive year above Tk 500 crore despite...
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156Rice News in EnglishBangladesh Govt eases rules to encourage hybrid rice cultivation
Bangladesh updated hybrid rice rules to boost yields and ensure food security. Changes include relaxed facility requirements, lower amylose content, and broader...
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284Rice News in EnglishBangladesh Govt approves 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation
The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties, 80% suited for Boro and Aman seasons, to boost food security. Notably, BRRI dhan...
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249Wheat News in EnglishBangladesh : Reducing US trade GAP: Dhaka turns to Boeing, wheat imports
Bangladesh will sign a deal on Sunday to import 3,00,000 tonnes of US wheat and 14 Boeing aircraft, aiming to reduce a...
