Posts By The Daily Star
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22Edible Oil News in EnglishPrices of essentials: High season, govt steps bring relief
Prices of essential commodities in Dhaka have declined over the past week, bringing relief to consumers. Lower demand, higher supply, and government...
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45Sugar News in EnglishJapanese funds to revive closed sugar mills
Bangladesh's government is in talks with international firms to modernize its shuttered sugar mills, which were closed in December 2020 due to...
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54Maize News in EnglishMaize continues to win farmers’ hearts
Maize cultivation in Bangladesh has surged, with acreage reaching a record 6.72 lakh hectares in FY 2024-25, up from 5,000 hectares two...
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58Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh : 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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68Rice News in EnglishBangladesh 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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67Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh : 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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111Rice News in EnglishBangladesh : 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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119Rice News in EnglishBangladesh 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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97Edible Oil News in EnglishBangladesh : 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...
