Food

Food

Watermelon price beyond consumers’ reach

Despite a good supply of watermelons in Patuakhali markets, consumers are not able to buy the seasonal fruit due to high price. It is one of the most sought after fruits during Ramadan.

1d ago

Price cap is not working

The price cap on 29 commodities exists on paper only as most of those items are being sold at prices higher than those fixed by the government.

2d ago

Rice prices shooting up too

Rice prices have gone up by Tk 1.5 to Tk 4 per kg in Dhaka markets over the last five days.

2d ago

Government sets prices of 29 food items

The move aimed at reining in price spiral during Ramadan; experts doubt its effectiveness

3d ago

Prices of Ramadan essentials surge

Despite the government’s repeated assurances of stability in kitchen markets during Ramadan, the prices of some commodities, mainly consumed during iftar, have seen a substantial surge, hurting people from limited income groups.

1w ago

Milk, eggs and meat to be sold at lower prices at 30 points in capital

The Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock will set up 30 points in the capital to sell milk, eggs, meat, and fish at affordable prices throughout the month of Ramadan

1w ago

No good news for consumers in Ramadan

With Ramadan just two days away, consumers will have to deal with the hiked prices of essential for the month of fasting this year.

1w ago

Rice at Tk 15 per kg for 50 lakh families

The government will provide 1.5 lakh tonnes of rice to 50 lakh families at subsidised prices and sell meat, eggs, and other essential items at low prices in Dhaka during Ramadan.

2w ago

'Is syndicate more powerful than govt?'

Jatiyo Party MP and Deputy Leader of Opposition asks parliament

2w ago

Economy recovering, prices decreasing: finance minister

Finance Minister Abul Hassan Mahmood Ali today said the economy is recovering and the prices of different commodities are decreasing

2w ago

Stop extortion to contain prices of essential items

Business leaders yesterday expressed anger over extortion in the supply chain of commodities, pinning the nuisance as a major barrier to containing the prices of essentials.

2w ago

Consumers brace for price shocks

Consumers are bracing for multiple price shocks ahead of Ramadan that usually marks a period of high household spending.

2w ago

Stern action if anyone raises prices artificially: PM

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina yesterday hoped that it would be possible to rein in the price hike of daily essentials during Ramadan and urged all not to pay heed to rumours regarding prices going up.

2w ago

16.79 lakh tonnes food grains in govt warehouses: food minister

Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder today said the government has taken up a plan to construct paddy silos across the country with a target to enhance paddy storage facilities

2w ago

Sometimes media is to blame for price hikes: Justice Enayetur Rahim

Justice M Enayetur Rahim, a senior judge at the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court (SC), today instructed the media to make reports positively and carefully, saying that prices of products sometimes increase due to the role of media.

3w ago

35 maunds of jatka seized

Sadar Upazila Fisheries Department and Muktarpur Naval Police outpost jointly conducted the drive from 6:30am to 8:30am

3w ago

Govt backtracks on decision to hike sugar price

The industries ministry has backtracked on its decision to hike the price of sugar produced by state-run sugar mills.

3w ago

Extortion, clique jacking up prices of eggs, chicken

The Bangladesh Poultry Association has blamed extortion on roads and syndicates for the recent price hike of eggs and chicken.

3w ago
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