Prices of Essentials: Key ingredients getting out of reach for many
Although the prices of some daily commodities have decreased, middle- and low-income families are still struggling to make ends meet due to the recent hike in prices of essential grocery items such as eggs, chicken, onions, and potatoes.
1y ago
Hilsa production growth rate declining
Despite an upward trend in the overall catch, year-on-year growth rate of hilsa production has been declining in recent years. The reasons include illegal netting of brood and jatka hilsa, widespread use of banned gillnet and the impact of climate change such as erratic rainfalls.
1y ago
Veggies too costly
The drop in the price of rice and flour could not bring relief among low income people as the vegetable price is soaring.
1y ago
Spices, Other Essentials: Runaway prices put consumers in a tight spot
With the consumers already feeling the pinch of the soaring prices of essentials, most of the spices are becoming pricier ahead of the Eid-ul-Azha.
1y ago
Eid gift for 1.25cr ultra-poor families
The government is set to distribute 10 kilograms of rice to each of the 1.25 crore ultra-poor and destitute families ahead of Eid-ul-Azha to soften the blow of a spiralling inflation.
1y ago
Universal Pension Scheme: Govt to set up an authority soon
The government is set to form the National Pension Authority (NPA) to execute the Universal Pension Scheme formulated to provide pension services for the common people.
1y ago
Tax bill proposes clipping ACC wings
Although tax returns are a key document for investigating illegal wealth, the Income Tax Bill 2023 proposes making it impossible for Anti-Corruption Commission officials to access a suspect’s tax files without a court order.
1y ago
Allocation to tackle graft unclear
The government’s high-ups have talked about their “firm stances” against graft to protect the country’s GDP on multiple occasions. However, there is little reflection of that stance in the latest budget disclosure as to how the government will curb corruption and money laundering.
1y ago
October 21, 2022
Housing for secretaries: Luxury in the time of austerity
The recent decision to build “luxurious residences” at the cost of Tk 42.85 crore for the cabinet and principal secretaries by the housing and public works ministry has drawn flak from different quarters.
October 15, 2022
Egg production may see decline
Experts fear that egg production may see a decline due to rising prices of poultry feed.
October 7, 2022
The administration’s promotion problem
Wholesale promotions at the top level of the civil bureaucracy are leading to an imbalanced administration. This is negatively impacting performance and frustrating other government officials.
September 12, 2022
Anomalies take shine off OMS
As the Covid-induced lockdown was taking a heavy toll on the poor back in 2020, the food directorate sold rice at subsidised rates under special and regular Open Market Sale programmes across the country.
September 1, 2022
Subsidised rice for 1.5cr poor
The government today starts selling rice at subsidised prices in an effort to give respite to the poor and low-income earners and bring stability to the volatile rice market.
August 24, 2022
Govt trying to shore up Aman harvest
The government is trying to make an all-out effort to ensure a good Aman harvest, ensuring uninterrupted electricity supply to farmers for irrigation as it looks to ensure food security amid global economic uncertainty.
August 22, 2022
Govt mulls prepaid gas meters for all households
The government is planning to bring all the residential natural gas consumers under the coverage of prepaid meters.
August 13, 2022
Further blow to consumers
People struggling to keep up with rising prices of essentials have to spend even more on food since the government hiked fuel prices a week ago.
July 29, 2022
Water in the gas line!
Households of the capital’s Mir Hajirbagh have been facing a gas crisis for months. But that problem may seem trivial when compared to the looming danger.
July 26, 2022
Evidence act amendment: Cabinet gives the final nod
The Cabinet Division yesterday gave the final approval to the draft of Evidence (Amendment) Act, 2022, which will allow electronic records and digital data to be admissible in court.
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