Chickpea prices dropping ahead of Ramadan
Chickpeas, one of the most sought-after commodities during Ramadan in the country, have seen a fall in prices after months of steep increase...
Commodities
Unloading of imported Indian rice begins in Ctg port
The unloading of 11,000 tonnes of boiled rice imported from India began at Chattogram Port on Friday....
Japan to release emergency rice reserves to fight runaway inflation
The Japanese government said on Friday that it would release a fifth of its emergency rice stockpile after hot weather, poor harvests and panic buying over a 鈥榤egaquake鈥� warning nearly doubled prices over a year....
52,500 tonnes of wheat arrive from Argentina
A Liberian flag-ship carrying 52,500 tonnes of wheat from Argentina arrived at the Chattogram port on Wednesday night...
Soya bean oil crisis hits Dhaka markets
The edible oil market in Dhaka has become unstable as supply of bottled soya bean oil has sharply declined...
80 teams to monitor market during Ramadan
Some 80 teams of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection will monitor markets across the country during the holy month of Ramadan in a bid to check illegal hoarding and ensuring selling of essentials at affordable prices...
TCB to distribute 57 lakh cards
The Trading Corporation of Bangladesh has verified, printed and delivered 57 lakh smart family cards to local administration offices for nationwide distribution...
NBR imposes 25pc RD on rice bran oil export
The National Board of Revenue has imposed a fresh 25 per cent regulatory duty on the export of crude and refined rice bran oil to increase domestic supply and keep the prices stable...
Reasonable pricing of goods during Ramadan decided
The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) organised a stakeholders meeting aimed to ensure price stability of essential consumer goods, including clothing, cosmetics, footwear, and other daily-use items, ahead of the upcoming holy month of Ramadan...
Prices of rice, soya bean remain high
The prices of essential kitchen items, including rice, soya bean oil and chicken, remained high in the capital Dhaka over the week ending Friday, causing concerns for consumers.
22,000 tonnes of rice imported from Myanmar arrive in Bangladesh
A ship carrying 22,000 tonnes of atap rice, imported from Myanmar, has anchored at the Chattogram Port...
TCB to sell commodities in Dhaka, Ctg
The advisers鈥� council committee on economic affairs on Tuesday approved in principle a proposal to start selling commodities among the common consumers through truck in Dhaka and Chattogram metropolitan areas.
Prices of rice, soya bean oil go up
The prices of rice and soya bean oil went up on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka over the week ending Friday.
Govt exploring multiple sources for rice import
Interim government鈥檚 food adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that the government was prioritising trade over politics, welcoming imports from neighbouring countries like India, Myanmar, and Pakistan due to their proximity and lower costs...
Price of soya bean oil goes up
The price of soya bean oil increased while the costs for some other commodities, including rice, broiler chicken and red lentil, remained high on the kitchen markets in the capital Dhaka over the week ending Friday.
