The Manila-based lender downgrades growth projection for Asia and Pacific, including South Asia

From tomorrow, bottled oil price will be Tk 199 a litre

The unequal agreement signed by the interim government with the US poses a major obstacle to energy security in Bangladesh rather than the disruption in fuel imports through the Strait of Hormuz, said Debapriya Bhattacharya, a public policy analyst.

Bangladesh has imported a large volume of wheat within nine and a half months of this fiscal year, exceeding the total amount imported in the previous year.

The government will import another three lakh tonnes of fuel oil to tackle the energy crisis, which has prompted authorities to adopt austerity measures in recent days amid geopolitical instability arising from the US-Israeli war on Iran

No possibility of a commodity price hike either, he said at an Iftar and Eid gift distribution ceremony in Sylhet

Current oil stock is enough to meet demand, the minister says after meeting with importers, millers

The minister discussed the prevailing situation with LPG importers and suppliers

Although foreign currency pressures have eased, 100% cash margin requirements keep supply tight and prices high

Within the next year, agri products will be exported on an industrial scale, he said

Bangladesh Food Safety Authority data reveals

This time, a vessel named MV WF Artemis brought in 58,359 tonnes

Surplus production prompts move amid struggle for fair prices

57,203 tonnes of wheat came this time and total 220,000 tonnes will be imported

The association urged immediate government action

The advisory committee on purchase took the decision

This year, the price gap between new and old potatoes has narrowed significantly

Experts say at event organised by the Bangladesh Cold Storage Association

50 permits, allowing up to 30 tonnes each, to be issued daily

Farmers welcome project but say they need heat-tolerant seeds