Posts By The Daily Star
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79Edible Oil News in EnglishTwo S Alam firms evaded Tk 3,500 crore in VAT, says NBR
S Alam Vegetable Oil Ltd and S Alam Super Edible Oil Ltd in Chattogram allegedly evaded Tk 3,538 crore in VAT from...
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77Sugar News in EnglishDA plans to import 200,000 MT sugar, gets mixed reactions
Philippines to Import 200,000 MT of Refined Sugar Amid Supply Concerns The Department of Agriculture, led by Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr.,...
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82Rice News in EnglishThe price we pay for processed rice
In Bangladesh, despite a 2023 ban on polishing rice, millers continue to defy regulations by selling processed varieties like "miniket" under false...
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90Rice News in EnglishRice production hits record high
Bangladesh's rice production reached a record high of 3.91 crore tonnes in FY23, driven by expanded cultivation of high-yielding and hybrid varieties....
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101Maize News in EnglishSeed sellers optimistic about higher maize acreage
With winter approaching, maize farmers in Bangladesh anticipate increased acreage due to higher grain prices and import dependence. The Maize Association of...
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95Sugar News in EnglishDamage to agricultural crops in province now P.5B
The ongoing drought in Negros Occidental wreaks havoc on agricultural sectors, with damages exceeding P502 million. Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) and Office...
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97Edible Oil News in EnglishEdible oil refiners seek to hike price by Tk 10 per litre
Edible oil refiners in Bangladesh are seeking a Tk 10 per litre price hike, citing the expiry of a VAT reduction that...
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93Edible Oil News in EnglishGovt to procure 17 lakh tonnes Boro paddy, rice
The government has set a target to procure five lakh tonnes of paddy, 11 lakh tonnes of boiled rice, one lakh tonne...
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72Edible Oil News in EnglishFBCCI demands removal of tax at source for supply of essentials
With people bearing the brunt of heightened inflation, the country’s apex trade body yesterday urged the government to remove the source tax...
