Heavy monsoon rain affects 5 lakh farmers
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Prasad Roy had big plans for this Aman season.
Just last week, the farmer from Khalashi Bunia village in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila prepared a 10-katha seedbed, hoping to raise enough saplings to plant across 17 bighas of paddy land.
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Commodity supply under pressure amid non-stop rain
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Businesses say the downpour has disrupted the entire supply chain
14 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Why Bangladesh imports mangoes despite being a top producer
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round
13 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Modern mango processing plant opens in Gabtoli
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, marking a key step towards expanding access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.
7 July 2026, 00:00 AM
New processing plant to strengthen Bangladesh’s mango exports
6 July 2026, 21:58 PM
Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, a key step towards securing greater access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.
6 July 2026, 21:58 PM
Avoidable delays stall farm climate project
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has completed just 28.56 percent of its share of a nationwide project to modernise flood control, drainage and irrigation infrastructure and help farmers cope with climate shocks, forcing a two-year extension from the initial deadline of June 30, 2026.
5 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Business Plus / FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Saving one river, sacrificing another
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Aslam Uddin’s life revolved around the river before the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate became fully operational.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Transport cost goes up, impacting price of essential goods
A three-day blockade enforced by major opposition parties and protests of garment workers disrupted the supply chain of daily essentials and sent the cost of transport higher, according to industry people and traders.
2 November 2023, 15:43 PM
Onions now Tk 140, potatoes Tk 65 a kg
Prices of potatoes and onions have skyrocketed in the kitchen markets.
31 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Onion prices jump overnight
Onion prices at wholesale and retail markets in Bangladesh rose yesterday after India set a minimum price of $800 per tonne on exports of the bulb.
29 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja sales exceed expectations
Shopping centres, fashion houses and other retail outlets in Dhaka found a reason to smile on the occasion of Durga Puja, the biggest annual festival for the Hindu community which begins today, with traders saying sales had exceeded expectations.
20 October 2023, 06:33 AM
Bangladesh emerging as a sourcing hub
Bangladesh is rapidly emerging as a dependable source of leather goods and footwear for many foreign buyers owing to low prices and good quality, according to industry people.
13 October 2023, 01:00 AM
3 essential commodities: Price caps prove a total failure
The government failed to enforce the price cap on onions and potatoes even for a single day since it issued the order about a month ago.
11 October 2023, 18:00 PM
Kazi Farms, Suguna fined Tk 8cr for unusual hike
Bangladesh Competition Commission has fined Kazi Farms Tk 5 crore and Suguna Food and Feeds Bangladesh Private Limited Tk 3.44 crore in two cases for unusual increase in broiler chicken prices in the market.
9 October 2023, 18:22 PM
Kazi Farms fined Tk 5 crore, Suguna Food Tk 3.44 crore
The two were fined for violating Section 15 of the Competition Act, 2012
9 October 2023, 14:39 PM
MTB expanding retail banking portfolio
Mutual Trust Bank Limited (MTB) is expanding its retail banking portfolio to diversify the business, said Shafquat Hossain, head of retail banking of the lender.
8 October 2023, 17:59 PM
How long can fixed-income groups cope with higher inflation?
The cost-of-living crisis has kept stressing out fixed and lower-middle-income groups in Bangladesh as inflation has persisted at elevated levels while their salaries and incomes have seen little upward adjustments.
6 October 2023, 01:00 AM
Homeland CEO removed by Idra
Homeland Life Insurance Company Ltd's chief executive officer (CEO) Biswajit Kumar Mondal was removed from his post after failing to provide necessary information to an audit firm appointed by the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra).
3 October 2023, 22:29 PM
Non-life insurers can now collect premium thru MFS
Non-life insurance companies in Bangladesh will be able to collect premiums through mobile financial service (MFS) providers as the Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) looks to facilitate the use of modern technologies in the industry.
2 October 2023, 11:42 AM
Winter vegetable saplings get 4-5 times costlier
Due to an increase in import costs and supply failing to keep up with demand, winter vegetable saplings have become four to five times costlier this year in Bogura’s sapling villages in the Shajahanpur upazila.
1 October 2023, 07:50 AM
Supply of day-old chicks drops, leads to price hike of broilers
The price of broiler chicken, one of the biggest sources of protein, has seen a sudden and sharp increase in the retail market due to low supply of day-old chicks (DOCs).
27 September 2023, 03:00 AM
Price capping a windfall for syndicates?
Govt move fails for lack of strong oversight on suppliers
24 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Insurers to be brought under corporate governance guideline
The government is going to formulate corporate governance guidelines to ensure compliance with applicable laws and regulations and good governance in the operation of insurance companies in Bangladesh.
22 September 2023, 05:55 AM
Potatoes, eggs, onions still not being sold at govt-fixed prices
Potatoes, eggs and onions are not being sold at the price fixed by the government at the retail level despite government agencies conducting raids.
21 September 2023, 01:00 AM
Market for pet food, accessories growing
A rise in the number of people who welcome pets into their homes and trends such as a humanisation of pets and ethical pet ownership have led to a boom in demand for pet food and related accessories.
19 September 2023, 00:00 AM
Traders flee shops during DNCRP drive
The officials of the Directorate of National Consumers’ Right Protection (DNCRP) did not find any trader in many shops during their drive at Karwan Bazar yesterday afternoon.
18 September 2023, 18:00 PM
Traders leave shops vacant during DNCRP drive
The DNCRP conducted the drive in Dhaka’s Karwan Bazar today
18 September 2023, 14:39 PM