Despite govt’s permission, importers at the Dinajpur-based land port say they are unwilling to proceed because customs duties and taxes remain high UNB Although rice imports
By Sutanuka Ghosal Synopsis Rice prices in India have surged up to 14% due to increased exports to Bangladesh, which has temporarily removed its 20% import duty. Traders,
Shahadat Hossain Since August last year, prices have surged in waves, even during peak Aman and Boro harvests. Global rice prices have slumped to their lowest in eight years, yet
Sukanta Halder Apparently for floods, data inconsistencies. Bangladesh’s rice imports surged to a seven-year high in the last fiscal year (FY25) of 2024-25, driven by a
BSS DINAJPUR, Aug 12, 2025 (BSS) – To keep the price of rice stable, the government has allowed 15 trading organizations to import 26,000 tonnes of rice from India through Hili
UNB News In a move to control rising rice prices and stabilise the market, the government has authorised 242 private companies to import a total of 5 lakh metric tonnes of rice,
UNB, Dhaka Rice procurement activities across the country are facing disruptions following the imposition of a 0.5% source tax on domestic rice procurement, according to an
Shahadat Hossain First aromatic small-grain Boro rice variety approved. Highlights: Kalijira, chinigura, kataribhog. These are among the local aromatic rice varieties that rule