Panic buying triggered by fears over the US-Israel-Iran conflict has caused temporary shortages of edible oil and sugar in Bangladesh’s retail markets....
Edible oil prices in Bangladesh have risen in recent days, with loose soybean and palm oil increasing by Tk 5–7 per litre...
North Bengal Sugar Mills in Lalpur, Natore ended its 2025–26 crushing season two weeks early due to cane shortages. Lower cultivation and...
Farmers in the Rangpur region expanded maize cultivation by nearly 10% beyond targets this Rabi season, driven by strong demand from poultry...
Bangladesh’s government has directed ministries to revive closed jute and sugar mills through private sector partnerships. The plan focuses on retaining former...
Bangladesh’s Aman rice procurement has crossed 1.02 million tonnes, exceeding the target as higher government prices boosted farmer and miller participation. Public...
Bangladesh is rapidly expanding hybrid rice cultivation, with coverage rising to 15% of total acreage and contributing 19% of production. Higher yields,...
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...
Bangladesh refiners have urged the Commerce Ministry to raise edible oil prices, citing high import and marketing costs. However, global forecasts from...