Food Minister of Bangladesh

Food minister’s son in-law dies; raises debate

The son in-law of Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder dies, triggering a family feud over the reason of the “mysterious” death.

Govt to double import duty on rice

The government decides to double the import duty on rice – to discourage import of the staple and encourage domestic crop growers.

BNP demands Qamrul’s resignation

Accusing Food Minister Qamrul Islam of importing rotten wheat from Brazil, BNP demands his immediate resignation.