Sukanta Halder

Domestic output meets less than one-fifth of annual demand

Under a gloomy afternoon sky at Karwan Bazar, Abdul Barek stood in front of a vegetable shop, quietly asking the price of one item after another. The 50-year-old finally settled on half a kilogram of okra.

Bangladesh is building its first oceanographic research vessel at Khulna Shipyard, which will allow the country’s marine scientists to explore the deep waters of the Bay of Bengal by 2028.

The government has begun collecting data on 10.13 lakh food businesses across the country to provide training on safe food production and supply and improve monitoring to ensure access to safe food for people from all walks of life.

Every person or company involved in the food supply chain, from street food vendors and small restaurants to importers and large-scale food processors, will now have to obtain registration or a licence from the Bangladesh Food Safety Authority, according to new regulations.

Rice prices have climbed in Dhaka and Chattogram over the past week, particularly for fine varieties, as traders blame higher paddy prices, flood damage to Aus crops and Aman seedbeds, and uncertainty over rice imports from India.

Businesses say the downpour has disrupted the entire supply chain

Prasad Roy had big plans for this Aman season. Just last week, the farmer from Khalashi Bunia village in Khulna’s Batiaghata upazila prepared a 10-katha seedbed, hoping to raise enough saplings to plant across 17 bighas of paddy land.

The imported mangoes cater mainly to high-income buyers willing to pay premium prices year-round

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, marking a key step towards expanding access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.

Bangladesh is set to strengthen its fresh fruit exports with the launch of a modern vapour heat treatment (VHT) plant in Gabtoli, Dhaka, a key step towards securing greater access for locally grown mangoes to premium international markets.

The Bangladesh Water Development Board (BWDB) has completed just 28.56 percent of its share of a nationwide project to modernise flood control, drainage and irrigation infrastructure and help farmers cope with climate shocks, forcing a two-year extension from the initial deadline of June 30, 2026.

Each tournament boosts businesses ranging from apparel to food delivery services.

Rapid spoilage from heat and rain, and a chronic shortage of storage facilities have combined to push farmers in major producing regions of Pabna and Faridpur deep into losses this season, following record yields.

Aslam Uddin’s life revolved around the river before the Savar Tannery Industrial Estate became fully operational.

Rapid spoilage from heat and rain, and a chronic shortage of storage facilities have combined to push farmers in major producing regions of Pabna and Faridpur deep into losses this season, following record yields.

The government has introduced an updated policy for the country’s poultry sector after nearly two decades, aiming to make the industry safer and export-oriented by promoting environmentally sustainable waste management and modern production systems.

Nitrogen use is also uneven, with underapplication among rice growers and excessive use in onion and vegetable cultivation

While Bangladesh is neither a host nor a participating nation in the FIFA World Cup 2026, the tournament is expected to boost the local economy through merchandise sales, advertising, and increased garment exports, generating millions of taka in business activity.

From the next fiscal year, a 15 percent capital gains tax may apply when selling gold, jewellery, digital currencies, or club memberships.