Synopsis In a recent tender by Bangladesh’s state grains buyer for 50,000 metric tons of rice, the lowest offer was $434.77 per metric ton CIF, quoted by Indian trading
Omar Faruque & Shahadat Hossain Highlights: The impact of rice imports alongside the announcement of subsidised open market sales in 64 districts have begun to stabilise the
By IBNS. India sent a second consignment of rice to Bangladesh on Saturday, ignoring the recent deterioration of its relationship with the neighbouring nation following the
Crop production, especially rice and wheat, has increased at a steady state over the last several years (Table 6.1). During the first half of FY25, Aman was produced and
Bangladesh is set to receive 300,000 tonnes of rice from India under an agreement. By PTI Notwithstanding the tense relations between India and Bangladesh ever since the ouster
Despite no increase in wholesale prices, some retailers have opted to sell rice at higher prices. Retail rice prices in Dhaka have risen by Tk2 to Tk3 per kilogramme due to
JAHIDUL ISLAM Rice production in Bangladesh remains at 4.8 tonnes per hectare, 1.2 to 2.2 tonnes below the potential yield of 6-7 tonnes, due to constraints such as cultivation of
FE REPORT In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the government has announced a special Open Market Sale (OMS) programme to provide rice at subsidised rates to
The committee approved measures to ensure a steady supply of essentials and strict monitoring during Ramadan. The government will import rice, fertiliser and diesel and procure