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Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is a staff correspondent of The Daily Star, covering insurance, agriculture, commodity markets, the private sector and consumers.

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Business Plus / FIFANOMICS: How Bangladesh cashes in on the World Cup

4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.
4 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Saving one river, sacrificing another

3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Aslam Uddin’s life revolved around the river before the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate became fully operational.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Record Onion Production Bangladesh 2026

Bad weather, storage crisis turn record onion harvest into losses

3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
Rapid spoilage from heat and rain, and a chronic shortage of storage facilities have combined to push farmers in major producing regions of Pabna and Faridpur deep into losses this season, following record yields.
3 July 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bad weather, storage crisis turn record onion harvest into losses

2 July 2026, 22:23 PM
Rapid spoilage from heat and rain, and a chronic shortage of storage facilities have combined to push farmers in major producing regions of Pabna and Faridpur deep into losses this season, following record yields.
2 July 2026, 22:23 PM
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Poultry sector gets new policy after 18 years

24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
The government has introduced an updated policy for the country’s poultry sector after nearly two decades, aiming to make the industry safer and export-oriented by promoting environmentally sustainable waste management and modern production systems.
24 June 2026, 00:00 AM
World Bank Report Bangladesh Agriculture

95% of Bangladeshi farmers use unbalanced fertilisers: WB report

23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Nitrogen use is also uneven, with underapplication among rice growers and excessive use in onion and vegetable cultivation
23 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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FIFA World Cup fever fuels Bangladesh’s economy

19 June 2026, 13:47 PM
While Bangladesh is neither a host nor a participating nation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament is expected to boost the local economy through merchandise sales, advertising, and increased garment exports, generating millions of taka in business activity.
19 June 2026, 13:47 PM
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Nicotine pouches to be under tax net

14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh has for the first time formally brought nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products into the national tax framework, with public health experts warning that the move could legitimise a new generation of nicotine products despite growing global concerns over their health risks.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Nicotine pouches to be under tax net

Bangladesh has for the first time formally brought nicotine pouches and heated tobacco products into the national tax framework, with public health experts warning that the move could legitimise a new generation of nicotine products despite growing global concerns over their health risks.
14 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year

From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.
13 June 2026, 22:14 PM
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Agri share falls amid rising costs, climate shocks

The allocation for agriculture in the proposed FY2026-27 budget has increased marginally in nominal terms.
12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh haor flood damage | Haor Boro rice loss

Haor Boro loss 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than govt estimate: CPD

Bangladesh’s haor regions suffered rice losses of around 3.39 lakh tonnes, approximately 1.25 lakh tonnes higher than the estimate of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE), according to a report by the Centre for Policy Dialogue (CPD).
11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production

Buffalo milk accounts for only 5 percent in Bangladesh
2 June 2026, 00:00 AM
buffalo milk production in Bangladesh

Bangladesh lags behind regional peers in buffalo milk production

Bangladesh is lagging behind neighbouring countries in buffalo milk production due to low productivity, poor breeding practices, and limited investment in the dairy sector.
1 June 2026, 21:38 PM
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Why rawhide prices fall after every Eid

As people return to the capital after the Eid holidays, the Dhaka-Mawa-Bhanga Expressway is greeting travellers not with its usual green surroundings and fresh earthy air, but with an unmistakable stench: rotting rawhides.
1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rawhide traders’ woes continue

Rawhide prices in Dhaka rose slightly on the second day of Eid-ul-Azha, still well below government-set prices, while traders outside the capital were forced to dump unsold hides due to low prices.
30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rawhide sellers count losses again

Rawhide sellers in Dhaka and some other parts of the country again expressed frustration after being forced to sell hides below government-set prices this Eid-ul-Azha, despite higher rates aimed at protecting the leather industry.
29 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Fashion, footwear retailers report weak Eid sales

Fashion and footwear retailers have expressed disappointment over weak Eid-ul-Azha sales, citing changing consumer behaviour and persistent inflationary pressure as the main reasons behind the fall in demand.
29 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Rawhide prices fall short of govt benchmark

Goat hides see little demand amid weak Eid-ul-Azha market
28 May 2026, 16:49 PM
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Fashion, footwear retailers report weak Eid-ul-Azha sales amid inflation woes

Retailers say repeated festivals, weather disruptions and reduced purchasing power dampened consumer spending
28 May 2026, 16:36 PM
chest freezer sales increase before Eid-ul-Azha in Bangladesh

Chest freezers outperform fridges in shifting Eid demand pattern

Inflation and low footfall weigh on Eid electronics sales
28 May 2026, 12:41 PM
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Avoid new taxes on everyday food for ordinary people

The upcoming national budget should avoid imposing any new taxes on food products consumed by ordinary people, said Ahsan Khan Chowdhury, chairman of PRAN-RFL Group, one of the country’s largest food and beverage companies.
25 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Fertilizer Supply Bangladesh

Govt expects no urea shortage for Aman season

BCIC chairman expects stock to exceed Aman demand of 6.5 lakh tonnes by June 30
24 May 2026, 01:20 AM
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Haor Boro fetching throwaway prices

Atikur Rahman braved lightning and waist-deep water to harvest his half-ripened Boro crop. Rain lashed the haor almost without pause. Upstream water surged in. He raced against nature, trying to salvage whatever paddy he could.
21 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Bangladesh Superstore Market Growth 2026

Superstore scene heats up as newcomers join the race

Retailers compete for share of supermarket sector growing about 20% annually as demand shifts from wet markets to organised retail
14 May 2026, 00:00 AM
Sunflower Farming in Patuakhali Bangladesh

Oil flowers on the coastlines

Sunflower fields in coastal districts meet farmers’ edible oil needs, with scope to boost national supply beyond tourism appeal
9 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Haor farmers sink into debt, misery

Untimely rains, floods, and upstream water inflow have left thousands of Boro farmers in the haor belt reeling from crop losses and plunging paddy prices.
8 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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Haor floods wipe out Tk 1,047 crore crops: agri ministry

Seven haor districts faced rains, floods from April 26 to May 4
7 May 2026, 21:24 PM

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