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Sukanta Halder

Sukanta Halder is a staff correspondent of The Daily Star, covering insurance, agriculture, commodity markets, the private sector and consumers.

Farmers count losses as Aman prices fall

As the Aman paddy harvesting reaches its peak across the country, farmers are expressing frustration over falling prices, with rates dropping by Tk 100-150 per maund compared with last year.  The Daily Star correspondents from more than 13 districts found that paddy prices have declined over the past two weeks, leaving many farmers struggling to cover costs.
2 December 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fish stocks in the Bay drop nearly 80% in 7 years

Survey blames overfishing as pelagic species fall to one-fifth of previous levels
30 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Govt unifies fertiliser distribution with new dealer policy

The move comes after farmers repeatedly complained about paying higher than government-set rates for fertilisers
29 November 2025, 16:14 PM
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Dholaikhal: The scrapyard that keeps Bangladesh moving

Go to Dholaikhal and see if you can find it there: this is the cruel joke your friends might have hurled at you once you lost your car
21 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Govt shelves plan to buy 50,000 tonnes of potatoes

After months of promises, interim govt has withdrawn its plan to purchase 50,000 tonnes of potatoes
20 November 2025, 14:21 PM
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Businesses file Tk 600cr insurance claims over Dhaka airport fire

A government probe has found that unsafe storage practices and the absence of fire protection systems allowed the blaze to spread.
17 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Election jitters, infrastructure gaps threaten tourism

Bangladesh, with its large population and strong domestic demand, has significant potential for a thriving tourism sector. However, tourism infrastructure is still not up to the required standard, said Mohammad Rafeuzzaman, president of the Tour Operators Association of Bangladesh (Toab), the country’s apex body of tour operators.
16 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Govt proposes scrapping Sadharan Bima’s exclusive reinsurance right

It can facilitate foreign funds to development projects
8 November 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato farmers left in the lurch as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato farmers hold back stock as prices crash

Cultivation of new potatoes also falls; experts blame govt’s poor planning, policy gaps
15 October 2025, 14:56 PM
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World Standards Day: ‘Far from reaching the level needed’

Analysts and stakeholders blame weak enforcement, limited lab facilities in rural areas and poor awareness among producers
13 October 2025, 18:15 PM
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Govt moves to train insurance risk analysts

The sector has only 4 such qualified professionals, though 40 are needed
8 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Fishermen get just over half maund of rice for 22 days

Thousands of fishermen across the coastal belt are enduring hardship during the fishing ban
7 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Regulator proposes steep cuts to insurers’ management costs

The Insurance Development and Regulatory Authority (Idra) has proposed stricter limits on how much life and non-life insurance companies can spend on management costs, aiming to strengthen financial discipline and reduce delays in claim settlements.
6 October 2025, 18:00 PM
New Market Dhaka history

73 years on, New Market still a shoppers’ haven. Here’s why

Affordability, trust, and tradition bind generations of customers to New Market
3 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Potato price dips below Tk 20/kg amid oversupply

Potato prices across Bangladesh have plunged below Tk 20 per kilogramme from Tk 25 a month ago, leaving farmers reeling from losses even as the government struggles to contain the market glut..Stakeholders blame the government for failing to implement its announced measures, including a mi
2 October 2025, 14:33 PM
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Govt to revamp fisheries policy eyeing chemical-free fish

The interim government is seeking to introduce sweeping reforms in the fisheries sector,  aiming to ensure  safe fish free of chemical, microbiological and hazardous elements.
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
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Customers still chasing refunds after e-commerce scams

Tk 58cr stuck in payment gateways as government efforts stall
1 October 2025, 18:00 PM
Durga Puja

Puja sales beat expectations, sari and panjabi top picks

Indian visa restriction shifted many towards local brands, says one retailer
30 September 2025, 15:49 PM
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With TCB sales halted, the poor left in limbo

Another subsidised food programme for 1cr families struggles with incomplete list
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Why hilsa prices soar despite ample catches

Traders create artificial crisis by storing hilsa to raise prices later
28 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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World Tourism Day: Tourism potential remains untapped

Despite its rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vibrant biodiversity, Bangladesh’s potential as a tourist destination remains underutilised, for which tour operators blame poor branding and inadequate infrastructure.
26 September 2025, 20:16 PM
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Mango exports rebound as quality, production improve

Bangladesh sees 66% growth in mango exports, but logistics and high costs remain major barriers
23 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Why is gold hitting record highs in Bangladesh?

Industry insiders attribute the surge primarily to the international bullion market
22 September 2025, 13:32 PM
Bangladesh's imports rise in July 2025

Imports hit three-year high in July

The country’s imports hit a three-year high in July this year, as the economy continued to recover from the dollar crisis that had forced authorities to scale back purchases from abroad..Importers brought in goods worth $6.2 billion in July, up 19.5 percent in the same month a year earlier
18 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Women’s participation in banking declines

According to the central bank, female participation in banking dropped by 4.96 percent, or 1,867 individuals.
17 September 2025, 18:00 PM
Bangladesh's LDC graduation

Govt to seek post-LDC trade benefits from key partners

Commerce ministry to pursue bilateral deals for LDC trade benefits
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM
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Hilsa prices jump as govt gives export approval

Hilsa prices have surged in local markets following the interim government’s approval for the export of over 12,000 tonnes of the national fish to India and the Middle East in recent days.
16 September 2025, 18:00 PM

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