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No shortage of sugar in Ramadan
Govt officials say steps have been taken to build stock for additional demand
Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation currently has 44,000 tonnes of sugar in stock that can be supplied to the markets through dealers and open sales, an official said. Photo: Star/file Star Business Report Star Business Report
The government has taken steps to meet the additional demand for sugar and ensure unadulterated products during the upcoming fasting month of Ramadan, according to officials. Currently, we have 44,000 tonnes of sugar in stock that can be supplied to the markets through dealers and open sales, said Md Arifur Rahman Apu, chairman of the Bangladesh Sugar and Food Industries Corporation (BSFIC).
Sugarcane farmers suffer massive losses
Late harvest worsens quality, brings down sugar yield rate
Sugarcane is seen being tossed into a turner for processing at Joypurhat Sugar Mil. Yields were low for the current season due to a late harvest, leading to a dip in mills’ recovery rates. Collected
Sugarcane growers based in six catchment areas have suffered heavy losses this year as the total weight of the crops shrivelled because of a late harvest, bringing down sugar yield.
The sugar yield or recovery rate of most mills was below 5.20 per cent, except for the North Bengal Sugar Mills in Natore.
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Peopleâs income wonât increase if agriculture doesnât improve: Razzaque
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DHAKA, Jan 24, 2021 (BSS) â Agriculture Minister Dr. Muhammad Abdur Razzaque today said the income of people in the country will not increase if the agriculture doesnât improve.
âNo matter how developed the country is, if the agriculture doesnât improve, then the source of livelihood of the people along with the income will not increase,â he said.
Noting that about 70-80 percent people who lives in the villages depend on agriculture, he said if their income doesnât increase, the local market will not improve and if the local market isnât developed, the industry will not expand.