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Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is a staff correspondent of The Daily Star, covering insurance, agriculture, commodity markets, the private sector and consumers.

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Bottled soybean oil becomes scarce

29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A shortage of soybean oil that began in early March shows little sign of easing, pushing retail prices above the government fixed rate, with customers now paying up to Tk 15 more per litre.
29 April 2026, 00:00 AM
boro paddy prices in Bangladesh 2026

Boro paddy prices fall amid ample supply

24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Boro paddy accounts for nearly 55 percent of Bangladesh’s yearly rice production
24 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Soybean oil imports plunge

23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Soybean oil imports fell sharply during January-April this year compared to the same period last year, according to commerce ministry data.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Govt sticks to old Boro price despite high production cost

23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has kept Boro paddy procurement price unchanged this season, even though farmers say their cultivation costs have risen.
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Firms trim margins, shrink packs as fuel price hike bites

23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Companies are deploying a range of measures to absorb the cost shock without immediately raising retail prices
23 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Chokehold on the poor tightens

21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
For millions, the cost of living has been rising for three years. A record fuel price hike made everything worse overnight...
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
Rising LPG price Impact Restaurants Bangladesh

Restaurant kitchens struggle to absorb double LPG shock

21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
The price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has risen twice in less than three weeks, piling pressure on restaurants already dealing with red-hot prices of rice, chicken and beef.
21 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Fuel price hike lays bare stress on economy

20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
A sharp increase in fuel prices -- one that will ripple through every layer of the economy -- signals that the government has reached the limits of its fiscal endurance.
20 April 2026, 00:00 AM
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Sonali Life ordered to cooperate with CEO

The IDRA made the order after Aman in a letter to the IDRA said Sonali Life’s board had not allowed him to enter the company's office since January 1
10 January 2024, 14:46 PM
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IDRA removes two-thirds of Swadesh Insurance directors over fund scam

IDRA has relieved 12 of the 18 directors of Swadesh Islami Life Insurance Company over allegations of embezzling fixed deposit among others
10 January 2024, 00:13 AM
House rent situation in Bangladesh

Increase in house rent puts further burden on tenants

Tenants in Dhaka city face house rent hikes in the middle of an inflation fuelled economy
8 January 2024, 18:00 PM
Two female poll clerks were engaged in chitchat while, right behind them, an Ansar man and police official were lounging at Savar’s Radio Colony School and College polling centre due to a lack of voters yesterday. The photo was taken at 2:30pm, an hour an

Polling officials find other ways to keep busy

It was 3:12pm and the voting was well underway at Model High School and College in Jatrabari’s Dania area.
7 January 2024, 18:00 PM
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Food wasn't in short supply. But many struggled to feed families

As dawn broke yesterday, Asia Begum prepared again for her daily battle to buy essential goods at subsidised prices in order to save a few bucks and bear other family expenses.
1 January 2024, 01:00 AM
Book publishing market in Bangladesh

Booksellers take a hit from high inflation

As many people tighten their belts to manage daily expenses amid high inflation, books have become the ultimate luxury
28 December 2023, 00:26 AM
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Pran-RFL to start producing essential goods by March

Pran-RFL Group, a leading food processor and conglomerate in Bangladesh, plans to produce flour, refined flour and semolina for consumers in their factories by March next year.
26 December 2023, 00:32 AM
Life insurance claim settlement in Bangladesh

Regulator bars four life insurers from spending until claims are cleared

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has ordered four life insurance companies to not spend any amount from their income through premiums, investments and life funds unless they settle claims of policyholders by the end of December
24 December 2023, 16:13 PM
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Aspirants flock to maiden BGMEA career summit

BGMEA, in collaboration with SEIP, organised the two-day Career Summit and Fest for the first time at the BGMEA Complex in Uttara
23 December 2023, 14:42 PM
Comforter market in Bangladesh

Comforters see increased demand for lower prices

More than 100 companies, including Apex, HomeTex, Pran-RFL Group, Swan, Karmo, Bengal, and EuroAsia, have heavily invested
22 December 2023, 00:00 AM
IDRA sents letter to Far Easy Islami Life Insurance

IDRA steps in as Fareast Islami Life Insurance falls behind on payout

IDRA has ordered Fareast Islami Life Insurance Company Limited not to spend anything from its premium income, income from investment and life fund if it fails to settle claims of policyholders by this month
21 December 2023, 00:15 AM
IDRA seeks govt support for insurance coverage expansion

IDRA warns life insurers over fake data

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has directed life insurance companies to provide accurate information in their reports, stating that inconsistencies were regularly found with what it later unearthed through investigations.
19 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Cinema halls in Bangladesh continue to struggle

Tk 1,000cr fund for cinemas, but not many takers

Complexities involving deeds offered as mortgage, lengthy procedures for availing the loans, lack of collateral, and growing demand for Netflix and other video streaming platforms are the major reasons for poor demand
17 December 2023, 00:10 AM
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Old potato prices stay firm despite arrival of new crops

Old and new potatoes are being sold at the same price in kitchen markets of several districts across Bangladesh, including Dhaka, according to traders.
13 December 2023, 16:35 PM
Banks to sell insurance

Banks to sell insurance in boost for the fledgling sector

Bancassurance is an arrangement between a bank and an insurer, allowing the former to sell the products of the latter through its vast network
12 December 2023, 15:49 PM
Winter winds boost sales of skincare products

Winter winds boost sales of skincare products

The demand for skincare products will increase as temperatures continue to drop across the country
12 December 2023, 00:15 AM
Onion prices soar despite sufficient supply

Onion prices soar despite sufficient supply

The prices of onion have shot up despite adequate supply, according to a Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC) report -- laying bare the extent of market manipulation by a section of dishonest traders.
11 December 2023, 18:00 PM
Rice price in Bangladesh is rising and the rate of coarse grain has crossed Tk 50 a kilogramme nearly after a year

How much do the poor pay for rice? At least Tk 50 a kg

Rice price in Bangladesh is rising and the rate of coarse grain has crossed Tk 50 a kilogramme nearly after a year
11 December 2023, 00:05 AM
Onion prices hit sky in up in Bangladesh

Prices soar, consumers hit hard

Prices of onion increased by Tk 100 or more per kg overnight as traders began stockpiling following the news that India had extended a virtual restriction on its export.
9 December 2023, 18:00 PM
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14 individuals, 12 firms on top taxpayers' list for 8th straight year

It comes as the NBR unveiled the names of 141 individuals and companies as the highest taxpayers for the assessment year of 2022-23.
6 December 2023, 00:00 AM

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