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Gold price drops slightly
Jewellers have reduced the price of gold by Tk 1,248 to Tk 1,56,624 per bhori (11.664 grams), following a tariff cut on pure gold. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Tuesday. According to a...
Govt working to further reduce internet prices: Ahmad Taiyeb
The government is working to further reduce internet prices in the country, said Faiz Ahmad Taiyeb, Special Assistant to the Chief Advisor in charge of the Ministry of Telecommunication and Information Technology. He said that the price of submarine cable bandwidth has already been reduced by 10...
Gold prices soar to record high in Bangladesh before Eid
Gold prices in the country have reached a new record, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,773 to Tk1,57,872 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country ahead of Eid. The Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Friday, citing the price hike of pure...
Gold price hits record high of Tk1.56 lakh per bhori
Gold prices in the country have reached a new record, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,154 to Tk1,56,099 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a...
Meat prices soar unchecked ahead of Eid
Eid is only nine days away. In this short period, the price of chicken has increased by 40 to 50 taka per kilogram within just three days. The price of beef has also gone up, now selling for 750 to 800 taka per kilogram. The prices of dates, eggplants, and lemons have not decreased. However, fish...
Paddy crisis drives up Miniket rice prices
The production of fine-grain Miniket rice has dropped by 80% over the past month due to a shortage of the paddy required for its production. An investigation has identified a supply shortage as the main factor behind the rising prices of Miniket rice in markets across the country, including Dhaka....
Gold prices hiked by Tk2,613 per bhori
Jewellers have inflated the price of high-quality gold further by Tk2,613 to Tk1,53,475 lakh per bhori (11.664 grams) due to a hike in the price of pure gold in the local market. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the...
Global coffee industry hit by soaring prices and supply challenges
Global coffee traders and roasters report significantly reducing their purchases, as the industry struggles with a sharp rise in prices that suppliers have not been able to get retail stores to accept. At the US National Coffee Association annual convention in Houston this week, attendees said...
Potato farmers in Gaibandha suffer losses as cold storage crisis deepens
Gaibandhas potato farmers are facing significant losses due to a severe shortage of space in cold storage facilities, despite a bumper harvest this season. Even after storing a large quantity of potatoes in local markets and at home, farmers are struggling to find space for their remaining...
Market prices calm after initial surge at the start of Ramadan
The early spike in prices of essential items such as potatoes, onions, vegetables, and chicken at the start of Ramadan has mostly eased in Dhakas markets. However, due to reduced supply, the price of vegetables is slightly higher. Overall, commodity prices have been stable from the beginning...
Saudi oil giant Aramco reports decline in annual profit, cuts dividend
Saudi Arabias state oil giant, Aramco, has announced a decline in its net profit for 2024, reporting $106.2 billion, down from $121.3 billion in 2023, UNB reported, citing other agencies. The company also revealed a significant reduction in its dividend payouts for 2025, expecting total...
Worries and concerns mount for industrialists
Industrialists in the country have remained concerned even seven months after the fall of the fascist government following a massive uprising. Throughout the last few years, the high dollar exchange rate against the local currency has driven up the cost of raw material imports while industrial...
Govt sets potato storage price at Tk6.75 per Kg
The government has set the maximum price for storing potatoes in cold storages at Tk6.75 per kilogram. This decision has been revealed in an office order signed by Department of Agricultural Marketing Deputy Director Mohammad Reza Ahmed Khan, read a press release on Sunday, reports UNB....
Raid at Kawran Bazar on 1st day of Ramadan
The National Directorate of Consumer Rights Protection launched a raid at Dhakas Kawran Bazar on the first day of Ramadan to monitor and control product prices. The operation began at 11:30 am on Sunday in the markets kitchen section, led by Mohammad Alim Akhtar Khan, director general of the...
Investor confidence yet to be reclaimed
More than six months have passed since the Interim Government, led by Prof Muhammad Yunus, assumed power following the July Uprising, with the aim of dismantling autocracy and rebuilding Bangladesh. Significant reforms have been introduced across various sectors, including law, justice, parliament,...
Gold prices drop further by Tk2,624 per bhori
Jewellers have lowered the price of gold further by Tk2,624 to Tk1,48,343 per bhori (11.664 grams) amid a tariff drop on pure gold. With this decision, the price of gold has reduced for the third time in a week. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh...
Dhaka kitchen market: Soaring price ahead of Ramadan
The prices of essential commodities are soaring, with only a day left before the holy month of Ramadan begins. Lemons, cucumbers, eggplants, fruits, and meat, which are consumed the most during this month, have already seen a steep price hike. Moreover, the ongoing edible oil crisis has not been...
People’s Poultry and Hatchery Ltd fined Tk7.2m for inflating egg prices
The Bangladesh Competition Commission has imposed a fine of Tk7.2 million on Peoples Poultry and Hatchery Ltd for engaging in anti-competitive practices, leading to a rise in egg prices. The ruling comes after an extensive investigation into the allegations against the company of manipulating...
BTMA call for yarn import ban via land ports, gas price cuts
The leaders of the Bangladesh Textile Mills Association (BTMA) have urged the government to immediately ban yarn imports through land ports and reduce gas prices to protect the local textile industry. At a press conference held at the Gulshan Club in the capital, BTMA President Showkat Aziz...
Gold price inches down
Jewellers have lowered the price of gold by Tk1,155 to Tk1,53,370 per bhori (11.664 grams) amid a tariff drop on pure gold. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting on Sunday. The price of 22-carat...
No load shedding during Ramadan, summer, says energy advisor
Bangladeshs electricity and energy advisor, Muhammad Fouzul Kabir Khan, has assured that there will be no load shedding during Ramadan and the summer months. Speaking at a seminar on renewable energy at the Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters Association (BGMEA) building in Uttara on...
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...
US egg prices skyrocket amid ongoing bird flu outbreak
An ongoing bird flu outbreak in the United States has sent egg prices soaring, with consumers facing record-high costs for one of their basic protein sources. The average price of a dozen Grade A eggs hit an unprecedented $4.95 in January 2025, according to the latest data from the US Bureau of...
Central bank increases prices of gold-silver commemorative coins
The central bank of Bangladesh has announced a price increase for its commemorative gold and silver coins, effective immediately. According to a press release from the Department of Communications and Publications, the adjustment comes in response to the rising prices of gold and silver in both the...
Gold price hits record high of nearly Tk1.50 lakh per bhori
Gold prices in Bangladesh have reached a new record, with 22-carat gold rising by Tk1,994 to Tk1,49,812 per bhori (11.664 grams), the highest ever in the country. The Standing Committee on Pricing and Price Monitoring of the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (BAJUS) made the decision at a meeting...
NBR imposes 25% regulatory duty on rice bran oil exports
The National Board of Revenue (NBR) has introduced a 25% regulatory duty on the export of both crude and refined rice bran oil to boost domestic supply and stabilize prices. The new tax measure, announced in a notification on Sunday, aims to discourage exports of rice bran oil, reports BSS. This...
Gold prices soar historic high, Tk1.48 lakh per bhori.
Gold prices have reached a historic peak in Bangladesh, with the Bangladesh Jewellers Association (Bajus) raising the price of 22-carat gold by Tk2,928 per bhori. The new price now stands at Tk147,818 per bhori, marking the highest cost ever recorded in the countrys history. The price hike,...
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:...