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Bangladesh : PM directs reopening of closed, ailing industries

Bangladesh’s government has directed ministries to revive closed jute and sugar mills through private sector partnerships. The plan focuses on retaining former...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Aman rice procurement exceeds target

Bangladesh’s Aman rice procurement has crossed 1.02 million tonnes, exceeding the target as higher government prices boosted farmer and miller participation. Public...

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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...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Refiners seek further upward adjustment of edible oil prices

Bangladesh refiners have urged the Commerce Ministry to raise edible oil prices, citing high import and marketing costs. However, global forecasts from...

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Wheat News in English

Bangladesh : 57,500 tons of US wheat arrives at Mongla Port, unloading begins

A US vessel carrying 57,500 tonnes of wheat docked at Mongla Port on February 1 under a G2G deal between Bangladesh and...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Rangpur farmers busy with Boro rice planting

Boro rice transplantation is gaining momentum in Bangladesh’s Rangpur region as cold wave conditions ease. Supported by government assistance, modern technology and...