Sukanta Halder

Major egg producers deceived consumers

Major producers in Bangladesh colluded with each other to send the price of eggs to an unprecedented level in the middle of August, hurting the pockets of consumers already struggling to make ends meet, according to a probe report.  

Fuel cut could have been more: FBCCI

The government could have reduced fuel prices by more than Tk 5 per litre, said Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin yesterday. 

TCB sees 12-fold rise in sales

Sales of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) have increased consistently over the last six years, reflecting a rise in demand for essential commodities at below market prices.

Liquid milk prices rise again

The price of liquid milk has again increased by Tk 10 per litre while half-litre packs will now cost Tk 5 more as leading producers have raised the maximum retail price of their products by 12.5 per cent. 

Hazaribagh leather cluster logs Tk 60cr trade annually

Hazaribagh has transformed itself into a leather products manufacturing hub from a tannery zone in a span of five years since rawhides processors were shifted to Savar, logging an annual trade of Tk 60 crore. 

Pharma ingredients park: Project complete, still no gas connections

The lack of gas connections is creating obstacles for companies at the API Industrial Park to conduct their operations even though the project was completed in June last year.

Tk 50cr project to perk up muslin

The government has lined up a roughly Tk 50 crore project aimed at developing and expanding the production of muslin fabrics in the country.

Even cheaper varieties of fish dearer now

Cheaper varieties of farmed fish, such as climbing gourami, pangasius and tilapia, are major protein sources for the country’s lower and lower-middle class but the recent hike in fuel prices has led to a subsequent rise in their production and transport costs.

September 1, 2022
September 1, 2022

Major egg producers deceived consumers

Major producers in Bangladesh colluded with each other to send the price of eggs to an unprecedented level in the middle of August, hurting the pockets of consumers already struggling to make ends meet, according to a probe report.  

August 31, 2022
August 31, 2022

Fuel cut could have been more: FBCCI

The government could have reduced fuel prices by more than Tk 5 per litre, said Federation of Bangladesh Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FBCCI) President Md Jashim Uddin yesterday. 

August 30, 2022
August 30, 2022

TCB sees 12-fold rise in sales

Sales of the Trading Corporation of Bangladesh (TCB) have increased consistently over the last six years, reflecting a rise in demand for essential commodities at below market prices.

August 28, 2022
August 28, 2022

Liquid milk prices rise again

The price of liquid milk has again increased by Tk 10 per litre while half-litre packs will now cost Tk 5 more as leading producers have raised the maximum retail price of their products by 12.5 per cent. 

August 25, 2022
August 25, 2022

Hazaribagh leather cluster logs Tk 60cr trade annually

Hazaribagh has transformed itself into a leather products manufacturing hub from a tannery zone in a span of five years since rawhides processors were shifted to Savar, logging an annual trade of Tk 60 crore. 

August 22, 2022
August 22, 2022

Pharma ingredients park: Project complete, still no gas connections

The lack of gas connections is creating obstacles for companies at the API Industrial Park to conduct their operations even though the project was completed in June last year.

August 21, 2022
August 21, 2022

Tk 50cr project to perk up muslin

The government has lined up a roughly Tk 50 crore project aimed at developing and expanding the production of muslin fabrics in the country.

August 19, 2022
August 19, 2022

Even cheaper varieties of fish dearer now

Cheaper varieties of farmed fish, such as climbing gourami, pangasius and tilapia, are major protein sources for the country’s lower and lower-middle class but the recent hike in fuel prices has led to a subsequent rise in their production and transport costs.

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

Egg prices unlikely to cool off soon

The price of chicken eggs has risen substantially over the past week, piling even more pressure on general consumers who are already facing tough times due to the growing cost of living in Bangladesh.

August 16, 2022
August 16, 2022

BSCIC industrial estates: Slow implementation a thorn for investors

Businesses are taking advantage of the increased connectivity offered by Padma Bridge but potential investors of four industrial parks under the Bangladesh Small and Cottage Industries Corporation (BSCIC) are missing out as the projects are yet to be complete. 

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