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Farmers' potatoes perish at home as cold storages hold only 25pc of total yield

Despite good potato production in Rangpur, farmers have been suffering losses for several years due to low prices. At the same time, because of insufficient cold storage capacity, potatoes stored at home are rotting. This has left farmers in a double crisis, reports bdnews24.com.Farmers say production costs have increased, but...

Indian rice export rates decline, Vietnam, Thai rates rise

Indian rice export prices extended losses on subdued demand from African nations and ample supplies, while export rates in Vietnam and Thailand rose as the rice harvest season comes to an end in both countries, reports Reuters.India's 5% broken parboiled variety was quoted at $337-$344 per ton this week, down...

100 tonnes of Satkhira mangoes to be exported this year

SATKHIRA, May 08 (BSS): About 100 tonnes of chemical-free mangoes from Satkhira will be exported to international markets this year. Officials expect total mango sales in the district to exceed Tk 4.0 billion this season.Due to favorable weather condition, Satkhira's famous mangoes have started ripening and hitting the markets ahead...

Massive 11,000-carat ruby discovered in Myanmar

YANGON, Myanmar, May 8 (AFP):A huge 11,000-carat ruby has been discovered in Myanmar, state media reported Friday, one of the largest ever found in the country renowned for its precious gemstones.Coup leader turned president Min Aung Hlaing was pictured on the front page of the state-run Global New Light of...

Gold prices extend gains after jobs data

LONDON, May 08 (Reuters): Gold extended gains on Friday following a stronger-than-expected jobs report, with prices also heading for a weekly rise as optimism over a potential end to the Iran conflict helped ease concerns about inflation and elevated interest rates.Spot gold was up 0.8 per cent at $4,723.28 per...

Bhabodah waterlogging likely to ease as 55pc river re-excavation completed

DHAKA, May 8 (BSS): The suffering of over 1.0 million (10 lakh) people living in the waterlogged areas of Bhabodah in Jashore district is expected to ease this year as 55 percent of the re-excavation work of six rivers in the area has already been completed, officials said, reports BSS.B...