Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is a staff reporter of The Daily Star, covering insurance, commodity markets, private sector and consumers.

Pahela Baishakh sales pick up this year

With Pahela Baishakh just around the corner, a festive spirit has taken over markets across Bangladesh, with clothing, sweetmeats and fish registering noticeably higher sales compared to last year.

15h ago

Pahela Baishakh sales better this year

In previous years, Baishakh celebrations and the purchase of new dresses accounted for an estimated one-fourth of annual sales by local fashion outlets.

17h ago

Mojo raised Tk 4.14cr aid for the Palestinians

The brand of Akij Venture Ltd has so far sent Tk 2.7cr, as intensified Israeli attacks slowed aid sending process

20h ago

From lost playgrounds to booming business

In the memories of those who grew up before the turn of the millennium, the playground was a second home.

1d ago

Bangladesh must push for urgent US trade talks

Business leaders and economists have called upon the government to initiate immediate high-level negotiations with the United States administration following President Donald Trump’s imposition of reciprocal tariffs, warning that failure to secure concessions could erode the nation’s competitive edge in its most lucrative export market.

1w ago

What is the secret behind high prices of clothes?

As Eid shopping gained momentum over the past week in major cities, many shoppers were left scratching their heads over the prices of clothes.

2w ago

What is the secret behind high prices of clothes?

Ask sellers and they will cite various reasons: premium-quality fabrics, intricate designs, handcrafted embroidery, and sophisticated dying processes

2w ago

First bird flu case since 2018 detected

The authorities have detected a bird flu case at a government poultry farm in Jashore -- the first in Bangladesh since 2018 -- raising concerns among farmers.

2w ago
March 24, 2025
March 24, 2025

Investment summit seeks to revive moribund FDI

The summit presents a crucial opportunity to restore investor confidence, showcase economic reforms, and position Bangladesh as a competitive investment destination.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Price of liquid milk rises again

The price of liquid milk has gone up once again, dealing another blow to consumers already struggling with high inflation in the country.

March 23, 2025
March 23, 2025

Potato farmers facing losses

Many struggling to cover costs and failing to avail cold storage facilities as prices dip

March 21, 2025
March 21, 2025

Prices of essentials: High season, govt steps bring relief

Prices of essential commodities in Dhaka’s markets have dropped over the past week, bringing much-needed relief to low- and middle-income families.

March 19, 2025
March 19, 2025

Potato exports jump as prices plunge in local market

Bangladesh exported roughly 24,000 tonnes of potatoes until March 15 of the current fiscal year, almost double the quantity shipped across the whole of FY24.

March 18, 2025
March 18, 2025

Golden Life Insurance in trouble as customers owed Tk 35cr

Private insurer Golden Life Insurance Limited is in crisis as it struggles with a severe cash crunch, unpaid claims and operational breakdowns.

March 17, 2025
March 17, 2025

Luxury hotels hit hard as political uncertainty deters foreign guests

Bangladesh’s luxury hotel industry is experiencing a downturn as political uncertainty reduces the number of foreign guests, according to a top executive of the local hospitality sector.

March 14, 2025
March 14, 2025

Female banker ratio edges up after post-pandemic decline

After slightly declining since the Covid-19 outbreak, the proportion of women among bankers edged up last year, giving hope of a more gender-inclusive banking sector.

March 13, 2025
March 13, 2025

Female banker ratio edges up after post-pandemic decline

In 2020, females accounted for over 18 percent of the sector’s workforce, according to the Bangladesh Bank’s (BB) “Gender Equality Report of Banks and Financial Institutions”

March 11, 2025
March 11, 2025

Rice prices at record high, but private importers stay on sidelines

As of the first week of March, the private sector had imported only 2.63 lakh tonnes of rice against the approved 16.75 lakh tonnes