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Food prices stubbornly high despite govt measures

When prices of widely consumed staples like potatoes, edible oil, sugar or onions spike and remain inflated for extended periods, it understandably hits the poor and low-income people where it hurts the most: in their wallet.

2m ago

Remittance rises 21% in October

Migrant Bangladeshis sent home $2.39 billion in October

2m ago

Potato price shoots up

The price of potatoes has begun an upward climb in the market

1y ago

92 thousand crores or more siphoned out in 15 years?

Based on the compilation of media reports on bank scams between 2008 and 2023, CPD said as much as 92 thousand crores of taka have been siphoned out of the banking sector in the last fifteen years

1y ago

Is Bangladesh going towards a deep economic crisis?

How can Bangladesh avoid the economic crisis to deepen further?

1y ago

Who will benefit from WTO's duty benefit extension?

What are WTO’s duty-free benefits?

1y ago

How can Bangladesh resolve economic, political problems?

Why is Bangladesh facing economic problems? Why did the country fail to follow the IMF's loan conditions? What are the remedies?

1y ago

Where can the national debit card 'Taka Pay’ be found?

What can be done with the national debit card? Where can the ‘Taka Pay’ card be found? Will the card end the business of Mastercard and Visa in Bangladesh?

1y ago

Why is nobody claiming Tk 35 crore prize bond winnings?

Nobody is claiming Tk 35 crore prize bond winnings from Bangladesh Bank.

2y ago

How most of the state-owned banks fell in capital shortfall

According to information from December last year, Bangladesh Krishi, Janata, Agrani, Sonali, Rupali, BASIC, Rajshahi Krishi Unnayan, Bangladesh Commerce, ICB Islamic and National Bank are in a capital shortfall which totals Tk 34,630 crores.

2y ago

Is rationing the solution to soaring grocery prices?

Prices of essentials are still rising uncontrollably - pushing lower income households further into dread, over passing another day. To tackle the situation, the government is now conducting OMS and TCB truck sales all over the country. But, words are floating around that bringing back a ration system for essentials is the solution at hand.

2y ago

How is the Russia-Ukraine conflict affecting Bangladesh economy?

The distance from Bangladesh to Russia is about 4,300km and to Ukraine it is about 6,000km. So how did the conflict between these two Eastern European countries, even from so far away, increase the prices of oil, wheat, and many other food grains in the market of Bangladesh? What will be the effect of the international sanctions imposed on Russian banks or this economic war on the economy of Bangladesh?

2y ago

Cashew helping women of hills become self-sufficient

There are lines of cashew trees on the hills of Rangamati and Bandarban. Cashew farming started in the 60s but the production has grown exponentially recently.

2y ago

Price of soybean oil skyrockets ahead of Ramadan

Every year before Ramadan, along with all other essential commodities, both the demand and the price of soybean oil increase in Bangladesh. But since the start of the Russia-Ukraine war the price of soybean oil has increased more than the developed world. How are the public suffering from this price hike? Is the war responsible for this increased price? Is there a way to stop this inflation?

2y ago

Universal pension scheme for all

The government is set to launch a retirement fund for Bangladeshi citizens aged 18-50 years. Khondoker Md Shoyeb explains the nitty-gritty of the matter at today's Star Explains.

2y ago

Will prices of commodities soar again in Ramadan?

Daily essentials like edible oil, sugar, and lentils have already become more expensive. Experts fear a further price hike in upcoming Ramadan, as some unscrupulous traders take advantage around this time every year. What is the government doing to keep the daily essentials affordable?

2y ago

What potential does Bangladesh have in exporting uniforms?

The global uniform manufacturing industry for the Military, Navy, Fire Brigade and police is worth $ 370 billion. Bangladesh exports approximately $ 500-$ 600 million worth of technical clothing or uniforms every year. Which countries and under what conditions does Bangladesh export these uniforms? What is the potential for Bangladesh in this international uniform market?

2y ago

Youths who redefined education in Bangladesh

Back in 2015, a group of young entrepreneurs started using technology to reach out to thousands of students, trying to get them on board with a new way of getting an education, which they called 10 Minute School.

2y ago