Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief

Although foreign currency pressures have eased, 100% cash margin requirements keep supply tight and prices high
8 hour(s) ago

Agri product imports to reduce over the years, says new agriculture minister

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said
19 February 2026, 19:36 PM

33% food samples tested unsafe in FY 2024-25

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority data reveals
2 February 2026, 20:13 PM

Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM

Govt plans incentives for potato farmers

Surplus production prompts move amid struggle for fair prices
25 January 2026, 21:46 PM

Second consignment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

57,203 tonnes of wheat came this time and total 220,000 tonnes will be imported
19 January 2026, 19:07 PM

Consumers’ association condemns sudden sugar, LPG price hikes

The association urged immediate government action
3 January 2026, 15:06 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM

Farmers of early varieties of potato hit by old stock glut

This year, the price gap between new and old potatoes has narrowed significantly
20 December 2025, 18:41 PM

Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market

Experts say at event organised by the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association
13 December 2025, 13:38 PM

Onion imports to resume Sunday

50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM

Summer onion project wilts as seeds cannot withstand heat

Farmers welcome project but say they need heat-tolerant seeds
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Debt-laden Zeal Bangla begins another crushing season

The sugar mill in Jamalpur has a debt of Tk 656.75 crore, mostly bank interest
30 November 2025, 11:25 AM

Two-day potato festival begins in Dhaka on December 12

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) will organise the event
29 November 2025, 11:40 AM

Govt shelves plan to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes

After months of promises, interim govt has withdrawn its plan to purchase 50,000 tonnes of potatoes
20 November 2025, 14:21 PM

Essential food imports get 90-day credit window

The facility will remain valid until March 31, 2026
12 November 2025, 14:52 PM

Wholesalers warn of corporate control, extortion ahead of Ramadan

Traders alleged that police stay silent despite being aware of extortion
12 November 2025, 11:12 AM

Govt may allow onion imports if prices stay high: adviser

So far, around 2,800 applications have been submitted for onion imports
9 November 2025, 11:53 AM

Groceries may cost less next year if dollar stays stable

World Bank says global commodity prices will hit six-year low in 2026
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM