Food Minister of Bangladesh

Food minister’s son in-law dies; raises debate

The son in-law of Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder dies, triggering a family feud over the reason of the “mysterious” death.

Govt to double import duty on rice

The government decides to double the import duty on rice – to discourage import of the staple and encourage domestic crop growers.

BNP demands Qamrul’s resignation

Accusing Food Minister Qamrul Islam of importing rotten wheat from Brazil, BNP demands his immediate resignation.

March 17, 2019
March 17, 2019

Food minister’s son in-law dies; raises debate

The son in-law of Food Minister Sadhan Chandra Majumder dies, triggering a family feud over the reason of the “mysterious” death.

November 24, 2015
November 24, 2015

Govt to double import duty on rice

The government decides to double the import duty on rice – to discourage import of the staple and encourage domestic crop growers.

June 30, 2015
June 30, 2015

BNP demands Qamrul’s resignation

Accusing Food Minister Qamrul Islam of importing rotten wheat from Brazil, BNP demands his immediate resignation.