The prices of non-packaged aromatic rice have gone up by Tk 10-20 a kg during Ramadan, a hike traders attribute to the government’s possible decision to permit the exports of this item. The retail prices of such rice now range between Tk 140 and Tk 150 a kg, according to grocers. Branded fragrant rice prices, […]
Consumers, however, argue that there is no shortage of paddy or rice in the country. UNB Despite the duty-free import of 13,968 tons of rice from India over the past three months, prices have not decreased in the markets of Benapole and Jashore. On the contrary, rice prices have risen by Tk1-2 per kg over […]
Reuters HAMBURG: The lowest price offered in the tender from Bangladesh’s state grains buyer to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice which closed on Thursday, was assessed at $434.55 a metric ton CIF liner out, traders said. The offer was believed to have been made for Indian origin rice by trading house Bagadiya Brothers, they […]
Omar Faruque & Shahadat Hossain Highlights: The impact of rice imports alongside the announcement of subsidised open market sales in 64 districts have begun to stabilise the market, with prices, which surged unusually at the end of last month, now trending downward at the wholesale level. Traders said most coarse rice prices have eased by […]
Despite no increase in wholesale prices, some retailers have opted to sell rice at higher prices. Retail rice prices in Dhaka have risen by Tk2 to Tk3 per kilogramme due to alleged supply shortage, despite steady wholesale market prices over the past five days. During visits to various kitchen markets, it was found that retailers […]
FE REPORT In preparation for the upcoming holy month of Ramadan, the government has announced a special Open Market Sale (OMS) programme to provide rice at subsidised rates to low-income households across the country. Starting from February 2025, the programme will operate in 424 upazilas, including 401 upazilas in 61 districts and 23 upazilas in […]
Veggie, potato prices down. Daily Sun Report, Dhaka The prices of all kinds of rice and chicken remained high in recent weeks, while vegetables and potatoes have experienced a decrease. Vegetable prices have significantly decreased in the recent weeks, making those more affordable for consumers. Potato prices dropped by Tk10 per kilogram within a week, […]
Shafiqul Islam, Dhaka The middle-class people are accustomed to eating fine rice, mostly miniket and nazirshail varieties, but these two rice varieties are being sold at Tk 80-90 a kg in the capital’s Karwan Bazar. Prices of fine rice rose by Tk 5-8 a kg over the past month. According to the state-run Trading Corporation […]
Yasir Wardad Rising rice imports, aimed at fueling government stocks amid public procurement, have had hardly any impact on the rice market as prices of the essential item continue to be higher. On the other hand, a scarcity of coarse varieties like ‘Guti Swarna’ in the city has been forcing the poor to buy medium […]
Staff Correspondent . Chattogram Interim government’s food adviser Ali Imam Majumder said that the government was prioritising trade over politics, welcoming imports from neighbouring countries like India, Myanmar, and Pakistan due to their proximity and lower costs. He made the remarks on Tuesday while inspecting the unloading operations of imported food grains at Chattogram Port. […]
