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9,500 tonne Indian rice shipment docks at Chittagong Port

A vessel carrying 9,500 tonne of boiled rice from India has docked at Chittagong port under the international open tender agreement. This information was provided in a press release signed by Imdad Islam, Senior Information Officer and Public Relations Officer of the Ministry of Food on...

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...

Vessel carrying 11,500 MT rice from India arrives at Ctg port

A vessel carrying 11,500 metric tonnes of boiled rice from India has arrived at Chittagong Port, reports UNB. This delivery is part of a larger import deal under an open tender contract (Package-2), which encompasses the import of 450,000 MT of rice from India in total, according to a press...

Does eating rice at night cause weight gain?

Rice is a staple for three-quarters of the worlds population, but many believe eating it at night causes weight gain. Lets see what science has to say to this claim, or should we consider this to be just another nutrition myth? Lets explore to separate fact from fiction. The science of...

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...

26,250 tonnes of rice arrive at Ctg port from Pakistan

A consignment of 26,250 tonnes of rice arrived at Chattogram Port from Pakistan on Saturday. The Pakistani vessel MV MARIAM, carrying the rice under a Government-to-Government (G2G) deal, anchored at the port in the morning, said Imdad Islam, public relations officer of the food ministry,...

Ship carrying rice from India arrives at Ctg Port

The ship MV PHU THANH 36 carrying 6,000 metric tons of parboiled rice imported from India has arrived at Chattogram Port. The information was shared in a notification by the Food Ministry on Saturday. The notification said that the ship carrying 6,000 metric tons of parboiled rice imported...

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...

Another Pakistani vessel enters country with 26,250 tonnes of rice

A cargo vessel from Pakistan, carrying 26,250 tonnes of rice, arrived at Chattogram Port on Wednesday afternoon. The Pakistani-flagged vessel, MV SIBI, docked at the ports CCT-1 jetty. The rice was imported under a government-to-government agreement. Confirming the matter, Gyan Priya Bidurshi...

'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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...