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Dhaka | Dhaka City | Bangladeshi News
Russian grain exports are projected to reach 65 million metric tons in the current 2023/24 season, compared to 60 million tons in the last marketing season. The Russian Federation does not publish official export statistics. IKAR analysts estimate wheat exports this season at around 52 million tonnes and SovEcon at 48.6 million tonnes. “So far, […]
In such a situation, ‘National Food Security Day’ was celebrated in the country yesterday on Friday. BFSA was formed in February 2015 as the country’s central regulatory body. The law states that the BFSA “shall regulate activities relating to food production, importation, processing, storage, supply, marketing and sale through coordination.” It is revealed that more […]
Frustration is widespread over the lack of progress on repatriation agreements, widespread lawlessness in refugee settlements and cuts to international humanitarian aid. Humanitarian aid is “dwindling” amid crises in Ethiopia, Sudan, Afghanistan, Ukraine and Israel, Filippo Grandi told reporters on the sidelines of a regional meeting.
Earlier, WFP had published another report titled ‘Bangladesh Market Monitor: May-July’ in September. In that report, the agency said food prices in Bangladesh were rising due to a decline in remittance inflows and a reserve crisis (foreign exchange). Along with this, the report said that the cost of production of food products like rice and […]
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest producers of grains and oilseeds. Until recently, most of its exports were sent to regions outside the EU. However, Russia’s blockade of Black Sea ports means that Ukraine is now cut off from its traditional export routes and forced to rely on other routes such as overland transit […]
He said that the Russian Foreign Minister would also call on Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina during his stay in Dhaka. The Russian Foreign Minister will attend the G20 Summit in New Delhi on September 9-10 after completing his visit to Bangladesh. Lavrov was to visit Bangladesh on November 23 last year, primarily to attend the […]
The Barind Multipurpose Development Authority (BMDA) will ensure irrigation of 3,490 hectares of agricultural areas using surface water in the drought-prone region with a target of producing 27,920 tonnes of crops annually, reports news agency BSS. Required number of pumps, pontoons and pipelines will be installed at different points of nearby rivers including Padma, Mohnanda, […]
Study author Zilla Gullias, from the University of Sheffield’s School of Biosciences, said: “Eating at least five portions of fruit and vegetables a day can significantly reduce the risk of developing health problems such as obesity, heart disease, type 2 diabetes and Are.” and some types of cancer, and may help prevent related deaths and […]
Years of financial mismanagement and political instability have pushed Pakistan’s economy to the brink of collapse, exacerbated by a global energy crisis and devastating floods that could submerge a third of the country in 2022. The country needs billions of dollars in financing to service existing debt, while foreign exchange reserves are depleted and the […]
Later, Agriculture Minister Muhammad Abdur Razzaq held a bilateral meeting with Canada’s Federal Agriculture Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau. He expressed his gratitude and thanks to his counterpart for Canada’s recognition and support to Bangladesh after the liberation war. During the meeting, they discussed about the ongoing collaboration with the Global Food Security Institute of the University […]
water emergency As the government tries to prioritize grain staples and export crops, it has urged farmers to stop irrigating vegetable fields with water from dams. As another urgent measure, authorities have also limited supplies to farms in some cases to ensure enough drinking water for homes and businesses. As it wrestles with both its […]
“So, we are buying food from anywhere in the world, spending whatever money is required. We are facing some problems due to Russia-Ukraine war. We will not let people suffer,” he said. The Prime Minister said that the inflation rate in the country is coming down despite the increase in the inflation rate across the […]
