33% food samples tested unsafe in FY 2024-25

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority data reveals
2 February 2026, 20:13 PM

Third shipment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes
31 January 2026, 19:50 PM

Govt plans incentives for potato farmers

Surplus production prompts move amid struggle for fair prices
25 January 2026, 21:46 PM

Second consignment of US wheat reaches Ctg port

57,203 tonnes of wheat came this time and total 220,000 tonnes will be imported
19 January 2026, 19:07 PM

Consumers’ association condemns sudden sugar, LPG price hikes

The association urged immediate government action
3 January 2026, 15:06 PM

Govt to buy 50,000 tonnes of rice each from India, Pakistan

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision
23 December 2025, 15:11 PM

Farmers of early varieties of potato hit by old stock glut

This year, the price gap between new and old potatoes has narrowed significantly
20 December 2025, 18:41 PM

Bangladesh holds just 0.01% of global potato market

Experts say at event organised by the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association
13 December 2025, 13:38 PM

Onion imports to resume Sunday

50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily
6 December 2025, 15:25 PM

Summer onion project wilts as seeds cannot withstand heat

Farmers welcome project but say they need heat-tolerant seeds
3 December 2025, 18:00 PM

Debt-laden Zeal Bangla begins another crushing season

The sugar mill in Jamalpur has a debt of Tk 656.75 crore, mostly bank interest
30 November 2025, 11:25 AM

Two-day potato festival begins in Dhaka on December 12

The Bangladesh Cold Storage Association (BCSA) will organise the event
29 November 2025, 11:40 AM

Govt shelves plan to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes

After months of promises, interim govt has withdrawn its plan to purchase 50,000 tonnes of potatoes
20 November 2025, 14:21 PM

Essential food imports get 90-day credit window

The facility will remain valid until March 31, 2026
12 November 2025, 14:52 PM

Wholesalers warn of corporate control, extortion ahead of Ramadan

Traders alleged that police stay silent despite being aware of extortion
12 November 2025, 11:12 AM

Govt may allow onion imports if prices stay high: adviser

So far, around 2,800 applications have been submitted for onion imports
9 November 2025, 11:53 AM

Groceries may cost less next year if dollar stays stable

World Bank says global commodity prices will hit six-year low in 2026
3 November 2025, 18:00 PM

Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM

Refiners hike edible oil prices by up to Tk 13 a litre

The price of bottled soybean oil set at Tk 195 per litre, up 3 percent from Tk 189
13 October 2025, 14:43 PM

Five reasons why gold keeps getting costlier

Investors worldwide are flocking to gold as a safe investment
9 October 2025, 08:18 AM