Fruit imports face curbs despite dollar relief
8 hour(s) ago
Commodities
Agri product imports to reduce over the years, says new agriculture minister
19 February 2026, 19:36 PM
Business
33% food samples tested unsafe in FY 2024-25
2 February 2026, 20:13 PM
Business
Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM
Business
Govt plans incentives for potato farmers
25 January 2026, 21:46 PM
Business
Second consignment of US wheat reaches Ctg port
19 January 2026, 19:07 PM
Business
Consumers’ association condemns sudden sugar, LPG price hikes
3 January 2026, 15:06 PM
Business
Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM
Business
Farmers of early varieties of potato hit by old stock glut
20 December 2025, 18:41 PM
Business
Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market
13 December 2025, 13:38 PM
Business
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