The food security situation is projected to deteriorate significantly for the Forcibly Displaced Myanmar Nationals (FDMN) in Cox’s Bazar and Bhasan Char.
High freight costs and cargo space shortage blamed for low mango exports
Dhaka, Sylhet hit hardest; Khulna, Barishal sees surpluses
According to traders, the price of rice per 50-kg sack has fallen by Tk80-100 since Thursday.
The benefits of bumper crop production are not reaching to the public
Previously, in 2009, the monsoon had entered the coastal areas of Bangladesh at almost the same time
This sharp upswing underscores a revitalisation of economic activity
Low pressure likely to form over South Bay by 26 May
National seminar with 157 stakeholders, including politicians and journalists, to help guide EC’s final decision today
Govt has signalled holding elections in December, but has also left room for the possibility of delaying the polls to June next year
In MY2024-25, the total harvested area was recorded at 11.4 million hectares, with production at 36.6 million tonnes
In recent years, soya bean has been gaining popularity as a cash crop.
New parties struggle to meet strict criteria
♦ Foreign fruits turn costlier for duty hike ♦ Prompt govt action sought
Economist predicts price drop after Boro harvest in May
The BBS reported that rice production reached approximately 40.7m tonnes in FY24, while data from the USDA suggests that actual rice production was closer to 37m tonnes that year
Food grain imports decline by 3.86%, consumer goods by 6.37%
Sales drop 50%, while local fruit prices also increase, say traders
ANM Mohibub Uz Zaman
Journalist
