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LC opening deadline for rice import by pvt sector extended till Jan 31
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Dhaka | Updated at 10:38pm on January 23, 2021
The government has extended the timeframe for opening letters of credit to import rice by allotted institutions or firms in the private sector till January...
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Government procures 9,572.87 tonnes of Aman rice in Rajshahi division
Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha . Rajshahi | Updated at 11:22pm on January 22, 2021
The government has, so far, procured around 9,572.87 tonnes of Aman rice during the current procurement drive contributing a lot towards ensuring food security amidst...
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CPD for formation of Agri Price Commission to stabilize market
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka | Updated at 08:43pm on January 10, 2021
Centre for Policy Dialogue on Sunday underscored the need for the formation of Agriculture Price Commission to bring stability in the market of commodities in...
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Govt slaps 10pc duty on onion import, cuts rice import duty
Staff Correspondent | Updated at 07:28pm on January 07, 2021
The government on Thursday imposed 10 per cent duty on import of onion to ensure fair price for local growers for the item as neighbouring...
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Cabinet body okays import of 250,000MT rice
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka | Updated at 08:59pm on January 06, 2021
The Cabinet Committee on Public Purchase on Wednesday approved the import of 250,000 metric tonnes of rice from India and international suppliers. Of this, some...
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Prices of rice, edible oil, red lentil, broiler chicken go up
Staff Correspondent | Updated at 12:52am on January 02, 2021
The prices of rice, edible oil, red lentil and broiler chicken increased on the kitchen markets in the capital over the week ending on Friday....
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Another consignment of rice to reach Mongla Port in Jan 2021
United News of Bangladesh . Dhaka | Updated at 04:40pm on December 30, 2020
Another consignment of rice being imported from India will reach the Mongla Port next month, a food department official said on Wednesday...
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Rice import duty to be cut to 25pc
Staff Correspondent | Updated at 04:05pm on December 27, 2020
The government has decided to reduce the duty on rice import to 25 per cent from existing 62.5 per cent to keep the supply and...
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Prices of rice, edible oil continue rising
Staff Correspondent | Updated at 11:56pm on December 25, 2020
The prices of rice and edible oil continued to rise on the kitchen markets in the capital, Dhaka, over the week ending on Friday. Retailers...
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Government lowers paddy stock limit for rice mills
Staff Correspondent | Updated at 08:58pm on December 24, 2020
The government has lowered the stock limit of paddy for rice mills to ensure an adequate supply of the country’s main crops and to keep...