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Bangladesh : 32.7m tons of paddy produced during Boro season, State Minister says in JS

Bangladesh reported 32.71 million metric tons of Boro paddy production in 2026 despite heavy Haor-region rainfall damage. The government launched early procurement,...

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Rice News in English

Asia rice: Vietnam prices rise on El Nino concerns; Bangladesh rates stay high amid heatwave

Rice prices rose in Vietnam on El Niño concerns, with 5% broken rice reaching $415-$420/tonne. Bangladesh faces heatwave-related harvest losses and 200,000...

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Wheat News in English

Bangladesh : Foodgrain imports near record high

Bangladesh is set to record its second-highest foodgrain imports in FY2025-26, reaching about 9 million tonnes, driven by a 25% rise in...

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Sugar News in English

Bangladesh : Closed sugar mill costs Tk 24 lakh a month, revival uncertain

Bangladesh’s Shyampur Sugar Mill, closed since 2020, still costs Tk24 lakh monthly despite no production. Revival plans targeting 2027-28 face funding hurdles...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Govt body okays Tk 449cr purchase of edible oil, lentils to stabilise market

Bangladesh approved purchases worth Tk 448.8 crore for edible oil and lentils through open tender to stabilise domestic supplies and prices. The...

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Rice News in English

Bangladesh : Govt sets monsoon crop production target with special focus on Aus and Aman

Bangladesh has approved 2026–27 monsoon crop cultivation targets, prioritizing Aus and Aman rice production to strengthen food security. The government also set...

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Edible Oil News in English

Bangladesh : Govt to procure 2 crore litres of refined palm olein

The government has approved the procurement of 20 million litres of refined palm olein through local tenders at an estimated cost of...

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Sugar News in English

Bangladesh govt to reopen some mills to increase sugar production: commerce minister

Bangladesh plans to revive several closed state-owned sugar mills to boost domestic sugar production, create jobs, and support local economies. The government...