Published by: The Financial Express Rice prices in Bangladesh markets do not seem to follow the laws of supply and demand, the fundamental principles of economics. Reports published in this paper on the basis of information from the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) and the city’s kitchen markets, the prices of this basic staple of […]
YASIR WARDAD. Rice prices spike to the woes of commoners, even, as millers make hay while private import stalls, sources say.Private imports have come to a halt following the end of government zero-duty facility for importers, they add.Millers are taking advantage of the situation, making high profits, while consumers facing the burden of increased prices, […]
In the first phase, the program will operate from August to November. Tribune Desk The Food-Friendly Program is set to commence in August, under which 5.5 million families will receive 30kg of rice each at a subsidised rate of Tk15 per kilogram, Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder said on Tuesday. He said that this year […]
Vulnerable families in crisis Observer Correspondent Despite ongoing anti-hoarding efforts, rice prices in the Rajshahi region continue to increase, putting significant pressure on low-income families. Since the end of the Boro harvest, prices per sack have jumped by Tk 200 to 400, with retail prices climbing by Tk 5 to 10 per kilogram. The cost […]
BSS RANGPUR, July 11, 2025 (BSS) – Farmers in all five districts of the Rangpur agricultural region have already started transplanting Aman rice seedlings and the process will gain full momentum by the end of this month. Officials of the Department of Agricultural Extension (DAE) said the government has fixed a target of producing 20,10,505 […]
Retailers accuse millers while millers blame farmers. Our Correspondent Rice prices have registered a sharp rise in Magura district in recent time causing extreme sufferings to the common consumers. During a visit to different markets in the district town, different varieties of rice were seen to be sold at hiked prices. Premium quality Miniket rice […]
Bushra Humaira Dhaka, Bangladesh – In collaboration with CGIAR’s Scaling for Impact (S4I) Program, the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) is dedicated to fostering strong partnerships that promote the widespread adoption of rice-based innovations in Bangladesh. This includes initiatives such as the Cluster-based Farmer Field School model, Wife Husband Model, Dry-direct Seeded Rice, Nature-based soil […]
TBS Report DNCRP issued formal warnings to all three businesses and held a meeting with the local market committee to raise awareness on consumer rights The Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection (DNCRP) has fined three rice wholesalers a total of Tk 1.18 lakh for violations including mislabeling, underweight sales, and price irregularities during a […]
Nearly 1.3 million (13 lakhs) tonnes of rice have been imported in the country. At the same time, the last boro season yielded better production. Despite this, the rice price has not come down, rather it has been increasing. According to the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB), the lowest retail price for coarse rice in […]
Daily Sun Report, Dhaka Food Adviser Ali Imam Majumder has expressed optimism that rice prices in the country will soon stabilise, attributing the expected relief to robust national food reserves and a successful Boro paddy harvest. He made the remarks while speaking at a press briefing following a regional consultation meeting at the Jashore Circuit […]
