HealthIn July 2026 Bangladesh's standards body ordered a mango pickle, an ice cream, soft drink powders and several cosmetics from four companies off the market after they failed laboratory tests.
FisheriesDepartment of Fisheries figures showed hilsa production slipping from 571,000 tonnes in 2022-23 to 504,000 tonnes in 2024-25, while the average weight of the fish was falling too.
AgribusinessIn May 2026 the Bangladesh Restaurant Owners' Association asked to import beef to bring prices down, but the livestock ministry said more than 2.5 million animals are left over after the Eid sacrifice and imports are not needed.
Market ManagementBazardor, the free Android app of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection launched on 23 June 2025, shows daily prices of more than a hundred essentials, from rice and spices to fish, vegetables, fruit and fuel, and works offline.
