The world wasted an estimated 19% of the food produced globally in 2022, or about 1.05 billion metric tons, according to a new United Nations report. The U.N. Environment Programme's Food Waste Index Report, published Wednesday, tracks the progress of countries to halve food waste by 2030. The U.N. said the number
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Market lords, much more than a war, behind world’s food crisis
While grain exports continue to regularly flow to world’s markets since the July 2022 Turkey-brokered agreement between Russia and Ukraine to resume cereals and fertilisers shipments from both countries, food prices are still skyrocketing everywhere. How come? The handiest answer by establishment politicians and media is that it’s all about the
Bangladesh to become 9th largest consumer market globally by 2030: HSBC
Bangladesh is expected to overtake the UK and Germany and thus become the world's ninth-largest consumer market globally by 2030, according to the proprietary demographic database of HSBC Global Research. As per the report, Bangladesh is expected to see the fastest growth in its consumer market - that is, the population
BGMEA, FDCB to promote khadi globally
The Bangladesh Garment Manufacturers and Exporters (BGMEA) and the Fashion Design Council of Bangladesh (FDCB) have agreed to forge a collaboration to promote and develop high-end fashionable garments using home grown fabrics and materials. FDCB President Maheen Khan and Vice-President Emdad Haque met with BGMEA President Faruque Hassan in Dhaka Monday. They
Doctor Strange 2’ crosses $550 million globally
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" crossed $550 million across the globe in nine days, Disney announced recently. The movie, directed by Sam Raimi, faces no major competition in theatres as of now, and is expected to continue its winning streak. The only other notable new release is Zac Efron's