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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.

gold price falling in Bangladesh

Capital gains tax on gold, digital currencies from next year

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

12 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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

11 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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

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

1 June 2026, 21:38 PM
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

1 June 2026, 00:00 AM
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

30 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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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Fashion, footwear retailers report weak Eid sales

29 May 2026, 00:00 AM
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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Vegetable prices skyrocket as erratic rain ravages croplands

Consumers and farmers are bearing the brunt of the radical shift in weather patterns as crops are damaged and retail prices skyrocket.
21 October 2025, 19:05 PM
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Is there any redress for airport fire victims?

The massive fire that engulfed the cargo complex at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday has left importers grappling with the loss of consignments worth crores of taka. They now face a painful question: is there any legal or financial redress for their losses?.There are two
21 October 2025, 19:04 PM
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Airport fire exposes costly state negligence

Without mandatory insurance, disasters will keep draining public funds, experts warn
20 October 2025, 18:02 PM
Competition Commission may get search and seizure powers

Competition Commission may get search and seizure powers

Trade bodies welcome proposed amendments but stress accountability
19 October 2025, 18:47 PM
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Gold fever

The relentless surge in gold prices is putting people in a tight corner, yet some are still buying the precious metal for potential gain
17 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato farmers left in the lurch as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM
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World Standards Day: ‘Far from reaching the level needed’

Analysts and stakeholders blame weak enforcement, limited lab facilities in rural areas and poor awareness among producers
13 October 2025, 18:15 PM
Bangladesh to establish institute for actuaries and insurance risk analysts

Govt moves to train insurance risk analysts

The sector has only 4 such qualified professionals, though 40 are needed
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fishermen get just over half maund of rice for 22 days

Thousands of fishermen across the coastal belt are enduring hardship during the fishing ban
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Regulator proposes steep cuts to insurers’ management costs

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has proposed stricter limits on how much life and non-life insurance companies can spend on management costs, aiming to strengthen financial discipline and reduce delays in claim settlements.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
New Market Dhaka history

73 years on, New Market still a shoppers’ haven. Here’s why

Affordability, trust, and tradition bind generations of customers to New Market
3 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply

Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below Tk 20 per kilogramme from Tk 25 a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut..Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a mi
2 October 2025, 14:33 PM
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Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Customers still waiting for refunds after e-commerce scams in Bangladesh

Customers still chasing refunds after e-commerce scams

Tk 58cr stuck in payment gateways as government efforts stall
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM
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With TCB sales halted, the poor left in limbo

Another subsidised food programme for 1cr families struggles with incomplete list
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Why hilsa prices soar despite ample catches

Traders create artificial crisis by storing hilsa to raise prices later
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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World Tourism Day: Tourism potential remains untapped

Despite its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant biodiversity, Bangladesh’s potential as a tourist destination remains underutilised, for which tour operators blame poor branding and inadequate infrastructure.
26 September 2025, 20:16 PM
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Mango exports rebound as quality, production improve

Bangladesh sees 66% growth in mango exports, but logistics and high costs remain major barriers
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM

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