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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....

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : 6,520 tonnes of Indian rice imported through Satkhira’s Bhomra port in 8 days

Bangladesh has imported 6,520.21 tonnes of rice from India through Bhomra Land Port since November 13, following the withdrawal of customs duties...

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Rice News in English

Rice import from India resumes through Bangladesh Benapole Port after 2yrs

Bangladesh resumed rice imports from India after two years, with 105 tonnes of non-basmati rice arriving at Benapole port. Valued at Tk...

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Sugar News in English

Philippines Sugar prices drop despite ‘no importation’

Sugar prices in the Philippines have been declining for three weeks, despite the Department of Agriculture (DA) and Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)...