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Bangladesh : No supply shortage of edible oil

The Bangladesh Vegetable Oil Refiners and Vanaspati Manufacturers Association has assured that there is no supply shortage of bottled edible oil. Ahead...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh Govt relaxes rules to speed up rice imports

The government has eased procurement rules to import one lakh tonnes of rice faster, allowing bid submissions within 15 days instead of...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Soybean oil prices rising again

Edible oil prices in Bangladesh have risen due to supply shortages. Bottled soybean oil now costs Tk 173-175 per litre, and palm...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Fall in real prices of rice benefits consumers, hurts farmers

Real rice prices in South Asia fell from 2010 to 2020, benefiting consumers but hurting producers' incomes due to low yields and...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh to import 1.5 lakh tonnes of rice from India and Myanmar

Bangladesh has approved the import of 1.5 lakh tonnes of rice from India and Myanmar, according to the Cabinet Committee on Public...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Cooking Gets Cutting-Edge

The edible oil industry is evolving, focusing on health and sustainability. Modern innovations prioritize heart-friendly oils rich in omega-3, omega-6, and vitamins...

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Rice News in English

India eyes record rice production in 2024-25 monsoon

India is expected to produce a record 119.93 million tonnes of rice in the 2024-25 kharif season, driven by a good monsoon....

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Farmers expand oilseed production as import costs rise

Bangladesh's expenditure on edible oil and oilseeds has surged due to rising demand and higher global prices, particularly after the Russia-Ukraine war....