Different Breed Chickens Sold as ‘Sonali’ in Open Markets

A visit to Karwan Bazar found broiler chicken selling at Tk 200–220 per kilogram, while Sonali chicken was priced at Tk 340–380 per kilogram. Owing to differences in taste, texture and price, demand for the two varieties remains distinct among consumers.Traders said broiler chicken grows faster, has softer meat and is comparatively cheaper, making it a popular choice for budget-conscious buyers. Sonali chicken, by contrast, takes longer to raise, has firmer meat and a taste closer to native chicken, allowing it to command a premium price.However, the higher price of Sonali chicken appears to be creating room for irregularities in open markets. Visits to several markets and conversations with buyers and traders suggest that not all birds being sold as Sonali are genuine Sonali chickens. In many cases, colour birds or other hybrid breeds are allegedly being sold under the Sonali label.A trader at Karwan Bazar, requesting anonymity, said demand for Sonali chicken often exceeds...

Reforming tobacco tax structure will raise revenue and cut premature deaths- ATMA

Merging the low and medium tiers of cigarettes into a single tier and setting the retail price at BDT 100 per 10 sticks, BDT 150 for the high tier, and BDT 200 or above for premium cigarettes, along with introducing a specific tax of BDT 4 per 10-stick pack on top of the existing 67% supplementary duty, would generate approximately BDT 44,000 crore in additional revenue compared to the current fiscal year. At the same time, it would prevent around 400,000 premature deaths in the long term. This ...

Visa appoints Suresh Sethi as Group Country Manager for India, Bangladesh & South Asia

Business DeskVisa (NYSE: V), a global leader in digital payments, today announced that Suresh Sethi has been appointed Group Country Manager for India, Bangladesh and South Asia. In this role, Suresh will lead Visa&rsquo...

New BIPSOT facility to boost female peacekeepers, implemented by UNOPS with EIF support

UNOPS with EIF support BP DeskThe United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS), in partnership with the Bangladesh Institute of Peace Support Operation Training (BIPSOT), on Tuesday marked the groundbreaking of a new dedicated accommodation facility for female peacekeepers at the BIPSOT campus in Rajendrapur, Gazipur.The initiative, supported by the Elsie Initiative Fund (EIF), hosted by UN Women, is a multi-donor financing mechanism launched by Canada to support women’s participation in peace operations. Implemented in collaboration with the Government of Bangladesh, this represents a significant step towards strengthening the country’s capacity to train and deploy women in United Nations peacekeeping missions.The ceremony was attended by Major General Hussain Muham...

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Govt plans to build sports village in 64 districts: State Minister

State Minister for Youth and Sports Aminul Haque on Monday told Parliament that the current government has taken a plan to build sports villages in 64 districts of the country.“The present government has a plan to build sports villages in 64 districts of the country as per its election manifesto. There will be arrangements for the development of cricket under this plan,” he said while replying to a starred question from ruling party lawmaker Mohammed Fakhrul Islam (Noakhali-5) in the House.Earlier, Speaker Hafiz Uddin Ahmad, Bir Bikram, tabled the question-and-answer session at the outset of Monday’s sitting.The state minister also said the government has initiated the process of undertaking a project titled "Construction of an International Standard Sports Tourism Complex in Cox's Bazar District".Under this project, an international standard cricket stadium will be constructed in Cox's Bazar district, he said.Besides, a plan has been taken to build an international standard cricket stadium in Purbachal, Dhaka, said Aminul Haque....

Rehabilitate, don’t displace: Make Dhaka hawkers policy work for all

Prime Minister Tarique Rahman’s directive to swiftly rehabilitate evicted street hawkers marks a welcome shift in urban policy thinking. For too long, Dhaka’s approach to informal commerce...

Tame drug addict circle in Dhaka slums

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