Govt to Procure 110,000 Litres of Soybean Oil

Bangladesh's tea exports jumped 57.55% in 2024, reaching 2.45 million kilograms and generating Tk45.96 crore in revenue. This marks a strong recovery from previous years when export volumes had dropped below 1 million kgs.

The government of Bangladesh has approved the purchase of two LNG cargoes from Singapore's Vitol Asia Ltd through the spot market, with a total expenditure of Tk 1,104.41 crore—one cargo costing Tk 549.09 crore and the other Tk 555.32 crore.

Bangladesh has launched its first-ever “Soy Month” to promote awareness of soybean’s nutritional and economic value, in collaboration with the US Soybean Export Council (USSEC). The initiative, inaugurated at BPICC headquarters, highlights soybean's role in food security, livestock development, and as a key protein source.

Qatar has agreed to renew a previously expired MoU with Bangladesh for liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply and advance discussions on a land-based LNG terminal in Cox’s Bazar. Under the existing SPA signed in 2017, Bangladesh imports 1.5–2.5 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of LNG for 15 years, with a second SPA signed in June 2023 for an additional 1.5 MTPA starting in January 2026.

Between August 2024 and mid-April 2025, outstanding dues in Bangladesh’s gas sector dropped by 68%, from $750 million to $240 million, due to an aggressive repayment push by the interim government. Over $500 million was cleared in just six weeks, with $180 million disbursed between April 7–16 alone.

Despite persistent high inflation exceeding 9%, Bangladesh’s public food distribution under social protection schemes dropped by over 7% year-on-year in the first three quarters of FY2024-25, mainly due to political instability and disruptions in local governance. This reduction—from 25.34 lakh tonnes last year to 23.46 lakh tonnes—comes as rising prices continue to strain the poor.