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Ramadan Market: Mixed price trends in Dhaka though demand surges

Dhaka, Feb. 27 -- The prices of rice, fresh fruits, lemon, chicken, meat and fish have surged in Dhaka ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, while those of chickpeas, pulses, dates, puffed rice (muri), ... Read More


Imported fruit prices surge by up to Tk 100 per kg ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 21 -- The prices of imported fruits have surged by Tk30 to Tk100 per kilogram following the imposition of higher supplementary duties on all types of imported fruits since 9 January 2025. ... Read More


Consumers struggle in Bangladesh with soaring commodity prices ahead of Ramadan

Dhaka, Feb. 20 -- scale imports, the prices of essential commodities in Bangladesh continue to fluctuate, causing serious concerns among consumers. Many people find a stark contrast between the gover... Read More


Bangladesh's export diversification struggle: Key challenges and barriers

Dhaka, Feb. 13 -- Although Bangladesh's export volume has grown by over 5 per cent in the last 35 years since 1989-90, the diversification of export products remains elusive, with exports still concen... Read More


Entrepreneurs face uncertainty over higher interest rates, energy supply disruptions

Dhaka, Feb. 12 -- Entrepreneurs, both small and large, are grappling with mounting financial pressure as rising interest rates drive up borrowing costs, and uncertainty looms over the uninterrupted su... Read More


Monetary Policy: Private sector unhappy with lower credit flow target

, Feb. 11 -- Bangladesh Bank has announced another tight monetary policy to curb inflation, but business leaders oppose the move, arguing that its objectives may not be achieved without due considerat... Read More


Bangladesh Bank set to unveil monetary policy as rate speculation swirls

Dhaka, Jan. 30 -- Bangladesh Bank (BB) is set to unveil its new monetary policy for the next six months in February, foregoing an increase in the policy rate amid concerns over the rising cost of prod... Read More