Star Business Report Spiralling prices of rice, central to the daily diet of millions of Bangladeshis, are emerging as the principal driver of food inflation, defying broader
Star Business Report 80% of the variteies are suitable for the Boro and Aman seasons. The government has approved 18 improved rice varieties for cultivation, 80 percent of which
ASIA-RICE/ (REPEAT):RPT-ASIA RICE-Surplus supply, tepid demand push India rates to over two-year low. Reuters Thai rates widen on increase in production costs Summer-autumn
Shakib Ahmed The interim government has approved two significant import decisions aimed at bolstering the country’s energy security and food reserves, as authorities brace for
FE REPORT The government is starting its special programme in August to sell rice at Tk 15 a kg to around 5.5 million poor families across Bangladesh. This move comes as rice
In the first phase, the program will operate from August to November. Tribune Desk The Food-Friendly Program is set to commence in August, under which 5.5 million families will
Vulnerable families in crisis Observer Correspondent Despite ongoing anti-hoarding efforts, rice prices in the Rajshahi region continue to increase, putting significant
Nearly 1.3 million (13 lakhs) tonnes of rice have been imported in the country. At the same time, the last boro season yielded better production. Despite this, the rice price has
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder has expressed optimism that rice prices in the country will soon stabilise, attributing the expected relief to robust