The non-basmati rice from Dubai will be procured from M/s Credent One FZCO at a rate of $355.99 per tonne. Daily Sun Report, Dhaka The government has approved the purchase of a total of 1 lakh tonnes of rice from international markets at an estimated cost of Tk446.23 crore, the Ministry of Finance said in […]
The five reasons are: rising production costs, disconnect with global market trends, limited impact of cheaper imports, controlled import regime, and weather shocks and supply concerns. The Daily Star DHAKA – Rice prices have seen an abnormal increase recently in Bangladesh, despite higher yields and an adequate supply. Even a sharp drop in international prices […]
Abul Kashem & Shaikh Abdullah Import of 1 lakh tonne rice ongoing, more by Nov. Highlights: The government is urgently importing 4 lakh tonnes of rice to maintain food stocks and boost open market sales (OMS), as fresh paddy will not arrive before December while floods have hit the north. Food ministry officials said OMS […]
Md Masud Retail prices remain largely unchanged, frustrating consumers. Highlights: The price of rice in the country’s markets has started to decline. Over the past two weeks, the wholesale price of almost all varieties of rice has fallen by up to Tk300 per bag. Traders attribute the price drop to an increased supply following a […]
Yasir Wardad Rice prices continue to rise in Bangladesh despite record local production and high imports, increasing hardship for ordinary consumers. In Dhaka’s retail markets, coarse rice sells at Tk 58-62 per kg, medium quality at Tk 65-72, and fine rice at Tk 75-98, marking a Tk 2-3 increase over the past two weeks, according […]
AA News Desk Rice prices in Khulna have surged abnormally, ranging from Tk 53 to Tk 80 per kilogram, despite sufficient stock and smooth supply across the district. Officials said rice mills hold ample reserves, while 84,000 metric tons are stored in 10 government warehouses. A bumper boro harvest, regular OMS (Open Market Sale) distribution, […]
MIR MOSTAFIZUR RAHAMAN In a country where the average household’s diet depends overwhelmingly on rice, its price is more than an economic signal; it is a barometer of political stability, social equity, and the state’s administrative competence. Over the past year, the prices of rice, the main staple, has confounded expectations. Despite bumper harvests, record […]
BSS Traders report that the recent approval of rice imports from India through land ports has caused an oversupply in the market, leading to a decrease in prices. Prices for four types of rice have dropped by Tk 5 to Tk 8 per kg. After three months of price volatility, rice prices in major wholesale […]
SYED FATTAHUL ALIM Inflation rate in Bangladesh, which was 8.55 per cent in July, marked a 0.07 percentage point increase from that of June. However, the government in its budget for FY2025-26 expressed the hope that the inflation rate could be brought down to 6.5 per cent sometime in FY26. Whatever the future expectations, considering […]
Market analysts and consumers call the trend ‘abnormal,’ blaming syndicates, with many seeing the government as helpless. Shafiqul Islam Rice prices in Bangladesh have been climbing for several days across all varieties—coarse, medium, and fine grains—despite repeated government assurances of sufficient production and supply. Currently, coarse rice that was selling at Tk50–54 per kilogram is […]
