The country’s essential commodities market is experiencing a mix of inconsistency and volatility, with increased vegetable supplies bringing some relief while eggs, sugar, flour and other essentials continue to sell at high prices. High prices of fish and meat are also adding to consumers’...
The government’s decision to approve a new national pay structure for public servants, raising basic salaries by 100-142 percent depending on grade, could bring financial relief to government employees but also fuel higher living costs and inflation across the wider economy. The move has also...
A multibillion-dollar deal to purchase Boeing aircraft has been concluded between US President Donald Trump and Bangladesh Prime Minister Tarique Rahman, with US Special Envoy for South and Central Asia Sergio Gor welcoming the agreement as an “extraordinary deal”. Gor made the remarks in a...
The process of sending 200,000 Bangladeshi workers to Malaysia is set to begin in phases by the end of September and will be completed within six months, State Minister for Local Government, Rural Development and Cooperatives Mir Shahe Alam said today. He made the remarks while briefing reporters...
Prices of flour, refined flour and sugar have risen in the country's markets, while vegetable prices have eased somewhat in recent weeks, bringing some relief to consumers. The markets for fish, meat and eggs, however, continue to offer little respite, with the items still selling at high prices....
Vegetable prices have eased after several weeks of volatility, with most varieties now selling for Tk 60-80 a kg. Visits to several markets, including those in Khilkhet and Mohakhali, found that most vegetables were selling for Tk 60-80 a kg. However, prices of some vegetables, including tomatoes,...
