Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is a staff correspondent of The Daily Star, covering insurance, agriculture, commodity markets, the private sector and consumers.

Quiet revolution in fish farming

Over the decades, Bangladesh has lost vast swathes of its waterbodies as its population has kept growing.

15h ago

Prolonged monsoon drives up vegetable, egg prices

Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted Bangladesh’s agricultural supply chain, driving up prices of essential vegetables and eggs across the country over the last three months.

1d ago

Prolonged monsoon drives up vegetable, egg prices

Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted Bangladesh’s agricultural supply chain, driving up prices of essential vegetables and eggs across the country over the last three months..A report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC), submitted to the commerce ministry yesterday, highligh

1d ago

After 17 years of delay, govt forms Dairy Development Board

Dairy development board to help farmers, reduce imports

3d ago

Govt moves to amend consumer protection law

Draft introduces strict penalties for e-commerce crimes, hoarding

6d ago

Rubber imports rose 33% last fiscal year

Import reliance grows as domestic rubber supply chain faces disruption

1w ago

The life cycles of household brands

For many, these products are inseparable from personal memory

2w ago

Potato paradox

Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection

2w ago
September 6, 2025
September 6, 2025

Quiet revolution in fish farming

Over the decades, Bangladesh has lost vast swathes of its waterbodies as its population has kept growing.

September 5, 2025
September 5, 2025

Prolonged monsoon drives up vegetable, egg prices

Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted Bangladesh’s agricultural supply chain, driving up prices of essential vegetables and eggs across the country over the last three months.

September 4, 2025
September 4, 2025

Prolonged monsoon drives up vegetable, egg prices

Heavy monsoon rains have disrupted Bangladesh’s agricultural supply chain, driving up prices of essential vegetables and eggs across the country over the last three months..A report by the Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission (BTTC), submitted to the commerce ministry yesterday, highligh

September 2, 2025
September 2, 2025

After 17 years of delay, govt forms Dairy Development Board

Dairy development board to help farmers, reduce imports

August 31, 2025
August 31, 2025

Govt moves to amend consumer protection law

Draft introduces strict penalties for e-commerce crimes, hoarding

August 26, 2025
August 26, 2025

Rubber imports rose 33% last fiscal year

Import reliance grows as domestic rubber supply chain faces disruption

August 23, 2025
August 23, 2025

The life cycles of household brands

For many, these products are inseparable from personal memory

August 19, 2025
August 19, 2025

Potato paradox

Despite bumper harvests, Bangladesh's potato exports are held back by poor variety selection

August 16, 2025
August 16, 2025

Inside the food baskets of Bangladesh

Modern farming practices reshape Bangladesh's traditional farmlands

August 14, 2025
August 14, 2025

Onion prices fall in wholesale after import announcement

Government's import plan causes immediate drop in wholesale onion prices