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- Israel is the sole obstacle to nuke-free West Asia: Iran
- CA directs implementing proposals of Women's Affairs Reform Commission
- NCP district and upazila committee conveners must be at least 40
- If election is delayed, people will suffer from despair: Rizvi
- Bashundhara Group keeps underprivileged students' dreams alive
- Govt taking steps to improve police accommodation, meals
- Tigers eyeing victory in opening Test against Zimbabwe
- Commission on Women’s affairs submits report to CA
- Cristiano Ronaldo urges unity after Al-Nassr defeat
- ‘Leasing system must end in Haor regions’
- Futurist who predicted iPhone, Internet now says immortality possible in ‘5 Years’
- US court halts deportation of detained Venezuelans
- Designed in US, made in China: What’s the future of Apple?
- NASA continues assembling process for its Artemis moon rocket
- BFF CFO Sarfaraz resigns
- India proven itself a fascist by giving space to a fascist: Dudu
- Polytechnic students announce nationwide rally Sunday
- Iran urges US to be realistic, pursue constructive approach
- Subsidised jute bags to be distributed among public: Rizwana
Vegetable prices surge post-Eid; fish, chicken hold steady
A month ago, consumers enjoyed considerable relief as vegetable prices remained low during Ramadan. However, since Eid-ul-Fitr, prices of essential food itemsparticularly vegetableshave surged across Dhakas retail markets, leaving few options under Tk 60-80 per kilogram. Traders have noted that...
Property rates shoot up at flood-resistant communities in UAE
In April 2024, Indian expat Sumayya Khan and her husband were shopping for their forever home in Sharjah. Having lived in the UAE all their lives, they wanted to make a real estate investment in which they hoped to live with their daughters. It was between their hunt that the torrid April 16 floods...
LPG price reduced by Tk 28 per 12-kg cylinder
The Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC) has announced a reduction in the retail price of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) by Tk 28 per 12-kg container. With this adjustment, the new consumer-level price for a 12-kg LPG cylinder is set at Tk 1,450, down from the previous rate of Tk 1,478,...
Manikganj’s onion farmers claim losses amid low prices
Onion farmers in Manikganj are claiming financial setbacks this year as they contend with low prices and insufficient demand for their crops. After a successful harvest and good prices last year, farmers expanded their cultivation, hoping for higher returns. However, they are now grappling with...
Tomato farmers face crisis as prices collapse
A silent crisis grips Bangladeshs agricultural heartland as tomato farmers face an unprecedented price collapse, turning a season of promise into financial despair. Once hopeful for profitable returns, cultivators now find their produce nearly worthless, with prices so low that a kilogram of...
Fuel prices to remain unchanged in April
The Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources has announced that petroleum fuel prices will remain unchanged for the month of April. Effective from April 1, the retail price of diesel and kerosene will stay at Tk105 per litre, while octane will continue to be priced at Tk126 and petrol at...
'Efforts underway to further reduce essential goods prices'
Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed said that the prices of essential goods have not increased compared to the previous year. Speaking about the impact on consumers, he acknowledged, Some people are suffering due to the high prices of necessities, but emphasized, The prices have not risen compared...
Chicken, fish prices go up in Dhaka markets
Prices of chicken, fish, and some vegetables increased in Dhakas kitchen markets on Monday, despite the governments repeated assurances of price stability during Ramadan. Lemon and cucumber prices remained high, unchanged from the previous day. Meanwhile, chicken and mutton prices edged up,...
Fuel price to remain unchanged in March
The price of fuel including diesel, kerosene, octane and petrol are set to remain unchanged at the consumer level in March 2025. Despite fluctuations in the global market, the government has decided to maintain the existing pricing structure to ensure a stable and affordable supply of fuel for...
Govt. to sell essentials at fair price: Farida Akhter
Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter today (February 28) warned that the government would not spare anybody to be found responsible for price hike of essentials. Those who are involved with increasing the prices of food items unfairly would not be spared, she said. The adviser said...
Gold prices to remain up in 2025
Leading global banks anticipate that gold prices will remain elevated throughout 2025, potentially reaching the $3,000 mark, reports Reuters. The geopolitical uncertainties continue to shape investor sentiment, the report claims citing the global banks. Among the key drivers of this rally are...
Prices of LPG cylinders go up again
The price of a 12kg LPG cylinder has been fixed at Tk 1,478 for the month of February, up by Tk 19 from the previous month. The new price will be effective from 6:00 pm Sunday. According to the Bangladesh Energy Regulatory Commission (BERC), the price of per kg LP gas has been increased by Tk...