Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan
Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk100 per Kg ahead of Ramadan

The prices of imported fruits have soared by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram, following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all imported fruits since January 9, 2025. The Bangladesh Fresh Fruits Importers Association (BFFIA) has reported that traders are significantly reducing the number of...

Diabetes no bar for Ramadan fasting: Doctors
Diabetes no bar for Ramadan fasting: Doctors

Physicians on Wednesday encouraged diabetic patients to perform fasting during the holy month of Ramadan, saying they have no bar to practice the fasting, reports BSS. The experts said, in the fast, they discouraged the diabetic patients to perform fasting but now encourage them to do so...

DNCC to provide Sehri and Iftar at 22 places during Ramadan
DNCC to provide Sehri and Iftar at 22 places during Ramadan

Dhaka North City Corporation (DNCC) Administrator Mohammad Ejaz said that Sehri and Iftar will be organized by the City Corporation at 22 places in the city. Zakat clothes will be distributed along with it. He said these things while going live on DNCCs Facebook page on Monday. The...

Meat, eggs, milk to be sold at affordable prices in Dhaka
Meat, eggs, milk to be sold at affordable prices in Dhaka

Meat, eggs, and milk will be sold at affordable prices at 25 locations in the capital during the holy month of Ramadan, reports UNB. Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter disclosed this at a press briefing at the Secretariat on Monday. The press briefing highlighted the ministrys...

50 lakh families to get 30 kg of rice at Tk 15 per kg in Ramadan: Food Advisor
50 lakh families to get 30 kg of rice at Tk 15 per kg in Ramadan: Food Advisor

There is a fear of a food crisis in Myanmars Rakhine state due to the civil war. In this situation, the law enforcement agencies including the Border Guard Bangladesh (BGB) have been instructed to strictly monitor the border to prevent smuggling of food grains from Bangladesh, said Ali Imam...

BNP announces nationwide program
BNP announces nationwide program

The Bangladesh Nationalist Parties (BNP) a series of program covering all 64 districts of the country, beginning on February 11 and concluding before Ramadan. BNP Senior Joint Secretary General Ruhul Kabir Rizvi made the announcement of the program at a press conference at the partys central...

'Load shedding likely in summer, not Ramadan'
'Load shedding likely in summer, not Ramadan'

A plan has been devised to ensure uninterrupted power supply during Ramadan, although Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, Adviser to the Ministry of Power, Energy, and Mineral Resources, has indicated that some load shedding may occur during the summer season. He made the remarks at an inter-ministerial...

No major price hikes expected during Ramadan: Commerce adviser
No major price hikes expected during Ramadan: Commerce adviser

Commerce Adviser Sheikh Bashiruddin has assured that commodity prices will not surge during the upcoming Ramadan as the country has a proper import management system and a sufficient stock of essentials. He made the remark at a policy conference titled Reasonable Prices of Food Products:...

Keep prices under control during Ramadan: CA to officials
Keep prices under control during Ramadan: CA to officials

Chief Adviser Dr Muhammad Yunus has instructed field-level officials to work diligently to keep the prices of essentials at a tolerable and ensure their smooth supply during the upcoming Ramadan. He came up with the directive during a video conference at the Chief Advisers Office with officials...

Palestinian envoy meets President, thanks Bangladesh for support
Palestinian envoy meets President, thanks Bangladesh for support

Palestinian Ambassador to Bangladesh Yousef Ramadan paid a courtesy visit to President Mohammed Shahabuddin at Bangabhaban on Monday, expressing gratitude for Bangladeshs solidarity with the Palestinian people. During a briefing, Presidents Press Secretary Joynal Abedin shared that Ambassador...

Govt trying to keep prices of essentials tolerable till Ramadan: Dr. Salehuddin
Govt trying to keep prices of essentials tolerable till Ramadan: Dr. Salehuddin

Finance Adviser Dr. Salehuddin Ahmed has said that the government is working to keep the prices of essential commodities within tolerable level in the market until the Holy Ramadan, reports UNB. Were trying to ensure that the prices in the market remain tolerable. But its a tough job. The nature...

'Steps taken to ensure adequate edible oil supply during Ramadan and there's no crisis of it'
'Steps taken to ensure adequate edible oil supply during Ramadan and there's no crisis of it'

Chief Advisers Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam on Sunday said the interim government has been taking required steps to keep adequate supply of edible oil during the forthcoming holy month of Ramadan, stressing that there is no crisis in the market right now. We dont think there is any crisis of...

Palestinian struggle key inspiration behind July uprising: Adviser
Palestinian struggle key inspiration behind July uprising: Adviser

The Palestinian peoples fight for their rights was one of the key inspirations behind the July uprising, Posts and Telecommunications Adviser Nahid Islam told Palestinian Ambassador Yusuf SY Ramadan on Sunday during a meeting with the latter. Palestine holds a special place in the hearts of the...