The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has recommended reducing sugar import duties from 30% to 15% to curb smuggling and lower domestic...
Sugar prices in India range from Tk45 to Tk50 per kg, while in Bangladesh, they cost Tk125-130. This price gap, along with...
The rise in sugar prices in Bangladesh has led to a surge in illegal sugar smuggling, especially through the Sylhet and Feni...
The fate of six closed state-owned sugar mills remains uncertain, with no progress since their 2020 shutdown. A recent agreement with S...
Bangladesh faces a significant decline in wheat production, leading to increased import dependency. Over 25 years, wheat production fell from 19.08 lakh...
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved expedited wheat and rice imports, aiming to ensure food security and prevent shortages. Imports will...
The government nearly achieved its rice procurement targets for the Boro season, buying 1.45 million tonnes of rice. Despite surpassing the rice...
In Bangladesh, the prices of loose and bottled soybean oil have risen due to global market increases and a supply shortage. Loose...
In Bangladesh, where rice monocropping is prevalent, diversifying crops is crucial for food security. Short-duration aman rice varieties like BRRI dhan-75, promoted...