Sukanta Halder

After months of promises, interim govt has withdrawn its plan to purchase 50,000 tonnes of potatoes

A government probe has found that unsafe storage practices and the absence of fire protection systems allowed the blaze to spread.

Bangladesh, with its large population and strong domestic demand, has significant potential for a thriving tourism sector. However, tourism infrastructure is still not up to the required standard, said Mohammad Rafeuzzaman, president of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (Toab), the country’s apex body of tour operators.

It can facilitate foreign funds to development projects

Bad news for bikers. Fans of the Royal Enfield Hunter 350 will have to wait indefinitely for the updated 2025 version, as IFAD Motors, the authorised distributor and manufacturer of the two-wheeler in Bangladesh, is yet to complete the evaluation of the refreshed design.

World Bank says global commodity prices will hit six-year low in 2026

Dehydration cuts mango spoilage, boosts profits

Encouraged by the high potato prices during last November’s planting season, Khairul Islam, a farmer from Nabdigonj in Rangpur, invested Tk 10.92 lakh in potato cultivation by borrowing.

Anti-smoking campaigners say the move defies the 2040 tobacco-free goal, risks public health

New automatic rice mills will now need a no-objection certificate

The government is planning to relax key labour law requirements, significantly lowering the entry barrier for a trade union in any establishment.

Consumers and farmers are bearing the brunt of the radical shift in weather patterns as crops are damaged and retail prices skyrocket.

The massive fire that engulfed the cargo complex at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport on Saturday has left importers grappling with the loss of consignments worth crores of taka. They now face a painful question: is there any legal or financial redress for their losses?.There are two

Without mandatory insurance, disasters will keep draining public funds, experts warn

Trade bodies welcome proposed amendments but stress accountability

The relentless surge in gold prices is putting people in a tight corner, yet some are still buying the precious metal for potential gain

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps

Analysts and stakeholders blame weak enforcement, limited lab facilities in rural areas and poor awareness among producers

The sector has only 4 such qualified professionals, though 40 are needed