Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is the Staff Correspondent of The Daily Star.

Government Trims Export Subsidies to Ease Economic Pressures

Bangladesh lowers cash incentive for exporters to prepare for post-LDC era

The government has cut the export subsidy for almost all sectors to reduce the pressures on Bangladesh's coffers and bring down the rates gradually

1w ago

Danish fruit drinks firm eyes slice of Bangladesh market

Danish fruit drinks firm CO-RO A/S is going to launch its new brand in Bangladesh to enhance their global footprint and grab a slice of the country’s market.

1w ago

Red Sea Ship Attacks Drive Ocean Cargo Rate Surge

RMG shipping cost climbs for Red Sea diversion

International clothing retailers and brands are still choosing seaways, instead of air, to carry goods from Bangladesh to Europe although the rerouting of ships away from the Red Sea has increased the freight charge by more than 30 percent and added 15 days to the sailing time.

1w ago

Uttara-Motijheel Metro: Buses beginning to feel the pinch

Ever since the metro trains started operating between Uttara and Motijheel all day, buses have been seeing fewer passengers.

2w ago

price hike of ramadan essentials in bangladesh

Essentials in Ramadan: Dollar crisis, hoarding jack up prices

With Ramadan less than two months away, the prices of chickpeas, dried peas, dates, and soybean oil have increased in Dhaka and Chattogram.

3w ago

It's peak season for potato, but prices are still high. Here’s why

A supply disruption is causing the consumers to pay more for purchasing potatoes

3w ago

Sonali Life Insurance board suspends CEO

Just 15 days past a regulatory audit being initiated against him, the chairperson of Sonali Life Insurance has informed that its board of directors had suspended its chief executive officer (CEO) yesterday over allegations of misappropriating funds

3w ago

Three crises converge to unsettle flour market

Tight supply and higher prices of wheat has driven flour prices to go up

January 31, 2024

Bangladesh lowers cash incentive for exporters to prepare for post-LDC era

The government has cut the export subsidy for almost all sectors to reduce the pressures on Bangladesh's coffers and bring down the rates gradually

January 29, 2024

Danish fruit drinks firm eyes slice of Bangladesh market

Danish fruit drinks firm CO-RO A/S is going to launch its new brand in Bangladesh to enhance their global footprint and grab a slice of the country’s market.

January 28, 2024