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Bangladesh tenders to buy 50,000 metric tons of rice, traders say

Reuters HAMBURG: Bangladesh’s state grains buyer has issued an international tender to purchase 50,000 metric tons of rice, European traders said on Tuesday. The deadline to submit price offers is October 6. The tender seeks offers for non-basmati parboiled rice in CIF liner out terms, which involve ship unloading costs, for shipment to the ports […]

Aman rice plants growing superbly in Rangpur region

RANGPUR, Sept 21, 2025 (BSS) – Tender plants of Transplanted Aman rice are growing superbly following recent rainfalls predicting an excellent production of the crop in Rangpur Agricultural Region this season. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said transplantation of Aman rice seedling was already completed last week, exceeding the fixed farming target […]

TCB seeks 31,394 tonnes of rice to sell thru’ monthly drive

Food ministry to allocate the rice in time: Official FE Team FE REPORTThe Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) has requested the Ministry of Commerce (MoC) for taking steps to allocate 31,394 tonnes of rice for selling among more than 6.0 million smartcard-holder families through its monthly essential drive, sources said.The chairman of the state-run agency […]

Rice prices soar despite adequate supply in Khulna

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, […]

Farmers exceed Aman rice farming target in Rangpur region

BSS RANGPUR, Sept 11, 2025 (BSS) – Despite drought-like conditions due to lowrainfall during the initial stages of seedling transplantation, farmers havealready exceeded the set target for Aman rice cultivation by 0.04 percent inthe Rangpur agricultural region. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) saidtransplantation of Aman rice seedlings will end by September 15. […]

Rice price hike: Now middle-class also feels the heat

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 […]

Rice prices maintain downward trend in Ctg wholesale markets

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 […]

Bangladesh to import more rice as domestic prices soar

By Susan Reidy DHAKA, BANGLADESH — With domestic prices for rice at an all-time high, Bangladesh is expected to increase its imports in 2025-26, according to a report from the Foreign Agricultural Service (FAS) of the US Department of Agriculture. Imports are estimated at 1.2 million tonnes, up 100% from the initial estimate and up […]