Agribusiness
Indian Traders' Request for Hilsa Under Consideration
With hilsa prices high at home, a request from West Bengal importers for hilsa ahead of Durga Puja is being reviewed by the commerce ministry.
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Fruits
Fruit Prices Soar, Sellers Blame Syndicate
Prices of almost all fruits in Dhaka rose within about ten days, with sellers accusing a syndicate of exploiting rising cases of fever in the capital.
Fruits
Apples, Grapes and Malta Still Selling at High Prices
Even with markets full of seasonal fruit, imported fruit is still selling at high prices in Dhaka, and malta and orange have become dearer.
AgribusinessBuyers Crowd Chandpur's Baro Station Fish Ghat, but Hilsa Supply Stays Thin
On Friday, 27 June 2025, buyers filled Chandpur's Baro Station fish ghat on the weekly holiday, but traders said daily hilsa trade there had fallen from 400-500 maunds to 50-100 maunds, with a one-kilogram fish selling at Tk 2,300 to Tk 2,400.
Agribusiness
Chandpur Traders Say They Will Not Accept Fixed Hilsa Prices
Hilsa traders in Chandpur say they will not accept an administration plan to fix hilsa prices, warning that fish would stop coming to the ghat.
Agribusiness
Hilsa Market in Grip of Syndicate, Administration Wants Prices Fixed
Chandpur's deputy commissioner has asked the Ministry of Fisheries and Livestock to fix hilsa prices in southern districts, saying a syndicate keeps the fish out of ordinary buyers' reach, though traders deny it.
Crops
'Dhalan' Weighing Practice for Mangoes Scrapped, Traders to Get Per-Kg Commission
The long-standing 'dhalan' practice of taking extra weight on every maund of mangoes has been scrapped in the Rajshahi region and replaced by a commission of up to Tk 1.5 a kg.
Agribusiness
Clear Policy Urged for Investment and Growth in Carbon Market
A roundtable in Dhaka heard that Bangladesh could earn about $1 billion a year from carbon markets and called for a clear policy to attract investment.
Crops
Qawmi Entrepreneurs and Postal Department Join Hands to Bring Farmers' Mangoes to Dhaka
Mangoes from Rajshahi, Chapainawabganj, Naogaon and Satkhira will reach Dhaka directly from farmers through a scheme run by Qawmi entrepreneurs on the postal network.
Crops
Khulna's Watermelons Travel to Every Corner of the Country
A good watermelon crop in Khulna is keeping traders busy sending the fruit to districts across Bangladesh, though a spell of rain cut prices for growers.
Fruits
Green Mangoes Sell at Tk 80-100 a kg in Dhaka Markets
Green mangoes have reached almost every market in Dhaka with the start of Baishakh, selling at Tk 80 to Tk 100 a kilogram.
Fruits
Sweet Apples and Grapes Taste 'Bitter' at These Prices
Apple prices in Dhaka have eased after the Ramadan spike, but imported fruit remains too expensive for many buyers despite duty cuts.
Fruits
Tariff Commission Recommends Cutting Duties on Imported Fruit
The Bangladesh Trade and Tariff Commission has recommended that the NBR cut duties and taxes on imported fresh fruit such as apples, oranges and grapes.