12:12 pm, Friday, 16 January 2026
Commodities

FAO Food Price Index rises in September

The benchmark for global food commodity prices experienced its fastest rise in 18 months in September, according to a report

India lifts minimum export price on onions

The government of India has lifted the minimum export price condition on onion exports with immediate effect, according to a

Syndicate business practices will not be tolerated: adviser

Finance and Commerce Adviser Salehuddin Ahmed warned on Sunday that syndicate business practices would not be tolerated. He made the

Govt permits imports of potatoes, onions

The government has decided to permit imports of potatoes and onions to stabilize the local market amidst soaring prices, state

Price hikes double essential spending for Bangladeshi consumers: MEI

Price hikes in Bangladesh have compelled consumers to double their spending on essentials compared to pre-pandemic levels, reducing discretionary expenditure,

Proposed budget lacks policy direction: RAPID

Research and Policy Integration for Development (RAPID), a private think tank, has identified a significant shortfall in policy direction in

Ration shops urged to aid RMG workers amid inflation

Labour leaders, factory owners and economists on Saturday called for the establishment of ration shops in industrial zones to assist

Prices surge for daily essentials

The past week witnessed a significant surge in prices for nearly all essential commodities at kitchen markets in the capital

Bangladesh sees steady rise in potato prices

The price of potatoes has been steadily increasing in the kitchen markets of the capital city, Dhaka, amidst the peak

WTO Committee supports LDCs, NFIDCs in tackling food Insecurity

At a special meeting on April 17, the World Trade Organisation (WTO) Committee on Agriculture embraced a report featuring recommendations