Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is the Staff Correspondent of The Daily Star.

Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave

Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.

2d ago

Is commodity market competitive? Experts have different views

Syndication has become a buzzword among consumers in Bangladesh, particularly in relation to the abnormal price hike of essential commodities over the past several years.

5d ago

Administrator appointed for Sonali Life Insurance

Brig Gen (retd) SM Ferdous has already joined office: IDRA spokesperson

6d ago

Fair showcases commercial viability of exotic livestock

Ending last Friday, the fair showcased over 3,000 animals and birds, many of which were also on sale

1w ago

Padma Islami served show cause notice over Tk 211cr unsettled claims

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has given Padma Islami Life Insurance five working days to explain why they should not be penalised for failing to settle claims amounting to Tk 211.82 crore last year.

1w ago

No insurance assets will be usable for owners’ personal loans

Insurers shall not assist company directors, shareholders, their families or other related individuals in obtaining loans from financial institutions by using company assets as collateral, according to a draft amendment to Insurance Act 2010.

1w ago

Online ticketing platforms sprout amid quest for convenience

As such, at least a dozen e-ticketing platforms have emerged aiming to capitalise on people’s preference for convenience when availing transport facilities, according to market players.

2w ago

Audit at Sonali Life Insurance: Ex-chairman, family pocketed Tk 187cr

Sonali Life Insurance Company’s former chairman Mostafa Golam Quddus and his six family member directors have embezzled at least Tk 187.84 crore from the company, an audit has found.

3w ago
April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024

Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave

Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.

April 23, 2024
April 23, 2024

Is commodity market competitive? Experts have different views

Syndication has become a buzzword among consumers in Bangladesh, particularly in relation to the abnormal price hike of essential commodities over the past several years.

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Administrator appointed for Sonali Life Insurance

Brig Gen (retd) SM Ferdous has already joined office: IDRA spokesperson

April 21, 2024
April 21, 2024

Fair showcases commercial viability of exotic livestock

Ending last Friday, the fair showcased over 3,000 animals and birds, many of which were also on sale

April 18, 2024
April 18, 2024

Padma Islami served show cause notice over Tk 211cr unsettled claims

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has given Padma Islami Life Insurance five working days to explain why they should not be penalised for failing to settle claims amounting to Tk 211.82 crore last year.

April 16, 2024
April 16, 2024

No insurance assets will be usable for owners’ personal loans

Insurers shall not assist company directors, shareholders, their families or other related individuals in obtaining loans from financial institutions by using company assets as collateral, according to a draft amendment to Insurance Act 2010.

April 9, 2024
April 9, 2024

Online ticketing platforms sprout amid quest for convenience

As such, at least a dozen e-ticketing platforms have emerged aiming to capitalise on people’s preference for convenience when availing transport facilities, according to market players.

April 7, 2024
April 7, 2024

Audit at Sonali Life Insurance: Ex-chairman, family pocketed Tk 187cr

Sonali Life Insurance Company’s former chairman Mostafa Golam Quddus and his six family member directors have embezzled at least Tk 187.84 crore from the company, an audit has found.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Celebrating Eid getting harder for the vulnerable

As middle and low-income segments of society struggle against the backdrop of a severe cost-of-living crisis, the surge in aggregate demand ahead of Eid-ul-Fitr poses a further hurdle for many striving to celebrate the festival.

April 6, 2024
April 6, 2024

Economics of Eid

As the darkness of night made way for the first light of day, a rhythmic hum echoed through the tranquil dawn in Jamalpur like a heartbeat.

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