India lifts ban on onion export amid polls in Maharashtra
India yesterday removed the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of $550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost the income of a large section of farmers and comes amidst Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions, including the state of Maharashtra.
1d ago
AC technicians facing backlog of installation, repair orders
Ferdous Hasan, who lives in the Motijheel area of Dhaka, recently purchased an air conditioner (AC) in a bid to find some respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Bangladesh. However, he has been left frustrated by a prolonged delay in installation.
3d ago
Potato price surges during peak season
Potatoes are at least 50 percent costlier than a year ago owing to lower production, tight supply, and the profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain, dealing a blow to the consumers already reeling under higher inflation.
1w ago
Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave
Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.
1w ago
Is commodity market competitive? Experts have different views
Syndication has become a buzzword among consumers in Bangladesh, particularly in relation to the abnormal price hike of essential commodities over the past several years.
1w ago
Administrator appointed for Sonali Life Insurance
Brig Gen (retd) SM Ferdous has already joined office: IDRA spokesperson
2w ago
Fair showcases commercial viability of exotic livestock
Ending last Friday, the fair showcased over 3,000 animals and birds, many of which were also on sale
2w ago
Padma Islami served show cause notice over Tk 211cr unsettled claims
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has given Padma Islami Life Insurance five working days to explain why they should not be penalised for failing to settle claims amounting to Tk 211.82 crore last year.
2w ago
May 5, 2024
India lifts ban on onion export amid polls in Maharashtra
India yesterday removed the ban on onion exports subject to a minimum export price of $550 per tonne, a decision that can help boost the income of a large section of farmers and comes amidst Lok Sabha polls in key producing regions, including the state of Maharashtra.
May 2, 2024
AC technicians facing backlog of installation, repair orders
Ferdous Hasan, who lives in the Motijheel area of Dhaka, recently purchased an air conditioner (AC) in a bid to find some respite from the ongoing heatwave sweeping across Bangladesh. However, he has been left frustrated by a prolonged delay in installation.
April 29, 2024
Potato price surges during peak season
Potatoes are at least 50 percent costlier than a year ago owing to lower production, tight supply, and the profiteering tendency among a section of people in the supply chain, dealing a blow to the consumers already reeling under higher inflation.
April 26, 2024
Poultry farmers in a bind as chickens succumb to heatwave
Sumon Howlader, president of the Bangladesh Poultry Association (BPA), claimed that marginal farmers have suffered losses totalling around Tk 200 crore in the past 10 days due to the effects of the heatwave.
April 23, 2024
Is commodity market competitive? Experts have different views
Syndication has become a buzzword among consumers in Bangladesh, particularly in relation to the abnormal price hike of essential commodities over the past several years.
April 21, 2024
Administrator appointed for Sonali Life Insurance
Brig Gen (retd) SM Ferdous has already joined office: IDRA spokesperson
April 21, 2024
Fair showcases commercial viability of exotic livestock
Ending last Friday, the fair showcased over 3,000 animals and birds, many of which were also on sale
April 18, 2024
Padma Islami served show cause notice over Tk 211cr unsettled claims
The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (IDRA) has given Padma Islami Life Insurance five working days to explain why they should not be penalised for failing to settle claims amounting to Tk 211.82 crore last year.
April 16, 2024
No insurance assets will be usable for owners’ personal loans
Insurers shall not assist company directors, shareholders, their families or other related individuals in obtaining loans from financial institutions by using company assets as collateral, according to a draft amendment to Insurance Act 2010.
April 9, 2024
Online ticketing platforms sprout amid quest for convenience
As such, at least a dozen e-ticketing platforms have emerged aiming to capitalise on people’s preference for convenience when availing transport facilities, according to market players.
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