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Bangladesh govt to reopen some mills to increase sugar production: commerce minister

Bangladesh plans to revive several closed state-owned sugar mills to boost domestic sugar production, create jobs, and support local economies. The government...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Soybean oil imports plunge

Bangladesh’s soybean oil imports dropped sharply due to pricing disputes causing losses for importers. Despite stable palm oil imports, supply constraints and...

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Edible Oil News in English

‘Artificial shortage’ pushes up edible oil prices

Edible oil prices in Bangladesh have risen amid Ramadan demand and global market volatility linked to the Iran–Israel War. Traders report higher...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Edible oil prices surge despite ample stock

Edible oil prices in Bangladesh have risen in recent days, with loose soybean and palm oil increasing by Tk 5–7 per litre...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Hybrid rice coverage doubles in five years

Bangladesh is rapidly expanding hybrid rice cultivation, with coverage rising to 15% of total acreage and contributing 19% of production. Higher yields,...

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Wheat News in English

USDA raises Bangladesh’s wheat import forecast

The United States Department of Agriculture has raised Bangladesh’s 2025-26 wheat import forecast by 7.4% to 72 lakh tonnes, citing stronger demand...