Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Eid cattle trade begins in Dhaka city

Dhaka, June 4 -- The official sale of sacrificial animals commenced in the capital from Tuesday, ahead of Eid-ul-Azha which will be celebrated nationwide on June 7. In line with tradition, temporary ... Read More


City corporations still in limbo over management of cattle market sites

Dhaka, June 1 -- With Eid-ul-Azha at just around the corner, Dhaka's two city corporations are scrambling to finalise leasing processes for several targeted temporary cattle markets across the city. ... Read More


Onion farmers stare at 24pc loss for price debacle in FY25

Dhaka, May 22 -- Onion farmers in Bangladesh have incurred a staggering 24 per cent loss this fiscal year, as they failed to recover their production costs due to abnormal price volatility on the dome... Read More


Boro harvest yet to curb soaring rice prices

Dhaka, April 23 -- Even after the start of a "promising" Boro harvest, the upsurge in rice prices continues in the market, raising concerns among consumers. According to the Department of Agricultura... Read More


Review meeting ends sans result

Dhaka, April 7 -- A crucial meeting at the Ministry of Commerce concluded on Sunday without any decision against refiners' demand for a Tk 18 hike in the price of soybean oil per litre, leaving both t... Read More


Onion-potato farmers undergo big losses this season

Dhaka, March 16 -- Onion and potato farmers across the country are facing severe financial losses this season due to a combination of record-low prices at the farm level, disease outbreaks and soaring... Read More