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Warmer climate triggers pest infestations in BD, India tea estates

  • A warmer climate triggers pest infestations across tropical tea estates in Bangladesh and India.

  • Since traditional pesticides fail in pest control, the producers experience significant losses in terms of production as well as earnings.

  • Experts recommend comprehensive solutions with integrated pest management and improvement of soil health.

The extended summers, delayed monsoons and shorter winters — collectively featuring a warmer climate — are triggering pest infestations across tea estates in Bangladesh and India. Entomologists have observed significant growth of several pests, including red spider mites (Oligonychus coffeae) and thrips (Scirtothrips dorsalis), which were minor ...

From executive control to judicial self-rule

Farrukh Khosru:

The independence of the judiciary in Bangladesh has long been regarded as a constitutional promise repeatedly deferred. Although the Constitution of 1972 clearly enshrines judicial autonomy — particularly through Articles 22, 94(4), 109, and 116A — the practical realisation of this ideal has historically been impeded by entrenched executive dominance.

The struggle for judicial independence, therefore, has unfolded across decades of constitutional amendments, judicial activism, bure...

Rupali Chy to lead FICCI as President for 2026-27 term

Rupali Haque Chowdhury, Managing Director of Berger Paints Bangladesh Limited, has been elected President of the Foreign Investors' Chamber of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) for the 2026-2027 term.

Alongside her, Deepal Abeywickrema, Chairman and Managing Director of Nestlé Bangladesh PLC, has been elected Senior Vice President, while Mohammad Iqbal Chowdhury, CEO of LafargeHolcim Bangladesh PLC, has been elected Vice President.
The announcements we...

Onion prices ignite fresh crisis in kitchen markets

Dhaka's kitchen markets are once again grappling with a significant surge in onion prices, sending ripples of concern through households and the broader economy.

In a fresh hike reported on December 5, 2025, the staple commodity's price has soared to Tk 150-160 per kilogram, a sharp increase from the Tk 110-120 range observed just a week prior. This abrupt escalation, representing a 33% to 36% jump, places immense pressure on consumer budgets and highlights persistent vulnerabilities in the nation's food supply chain.

Jamuna Bank launches Tk 800cr 5th subordinated bond

Jamuna Bank PLC. is proud to introduce its 5th Subordinated Bond, designed to offer investors a secure, long-term investment with a highly attractive rate of return.

The 7-year tenured principal amount will be redeemed in 5 equal annual instalments, starting at the end of the 3rd year. This BDT 800 crore bond has been structured in compliance with international standards and regulatory guidelines.

Bangladesh, Sweden, Ukraine to support Rohingyas thru’ grain from Ukraine

The Government of Bangladesh, the Embassy of Ukraine, the Embassy of Sweden, and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) on 3 December held a handover ceremony for 3,000 metric tonnes of sunflower oil contributed through the Grain from Ukraine initiative.

This contribution will support the Rohingya response led by the Government with the support of WFP and other humanitarian partners.
The Grain from Ukraine (GfU) initiative is a humanitarian food programme launched by t...
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