Dhaka – Considering the current pandemic –Covid-19, Amari Dhaka has come up with with some exclusive take away or home delivery set and a la carte menus; the dishes are meticulously selected and prepared considering the long fasting days so…
Tag: Food & nutrition
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan. He also directed it to keep emergency services, including quality test of…
BSTI asked to strengthen surveillance during Ramadan
Industries Minister Nurul Majid Mahmud Humayun on Wednesday directed the Bangladesh Standard and Testing Institute (BSTI) to strengthen its surveillance to ensure safe food for people during Ramadan.
Keep food supply chains on; Save lives during COVID-19
21 April 2020 – A new study on food insecurity by an alliance of UN, governmental, and non-governmental agencies analyzes what is fueling global food crises and examines how, among other emergencies, the COVID-19 pandemic is perpetuating downward cycle for…
Addressing the effects of COVID-19 on Bangladesh agriculture
Prof. Dr. Md. Sekender Ali The Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) pandemic is a crisis of a completely different magnitude and it requires a response of unprecedented scale. Public and private Agricultural Extension and Advisory Services (AEAS) of Bangladesh should come…
BNP wants army other law enforcers to transport food items
BNP on Sunday demanded the government give army and other law enforcement agencies the responsibility for transporting the ‘food items’ to ensure adequate supply of goods across the country.
23 restaurants giving their communities back with free meals
Danielle Nierenberg As I’ve been hunkering down at home with my family, practicing social distancing during COVID-19, we’ve done more cooking—but we’ve also tried to support local restaurants. Some restaurants in our community are offering takeout and delivery, but unfortunately,…
Restaurant business bleeds as Coronavirus cases surge
Even though restaurants are open amid the ongoing general holidays aimed at preventing the spread of coronavirus, stakeholders say business is in shambles and they are worried about paying bills and their staff. This has put restaurant owners in a…
People stage demonstrations for relief in Satkhira
Around one thousand people who have become jobless amid the ongoing shutdown staged demonstrations in front of Satkhira Medical College Hospital in the town on Thursday demanding relief.
Bridging gap between hunger and food waste during a pandemic
By Seema Sanghavi NEW DELHI, Apr 14 2020 (IPS) – On March 12, the first email came in. An email from a boutique hotel that said they needed to postpone their apron order. The hotel had decided to put a…
COVID-19 and the Crisis in Food Systems
“Under-valued and under-protected, the vulnerabilities of health and food systems are laid bare by COVID-19” Brussels, 14 April 2020 –The COVID-19 pandemic shows that health and food systems, and the people underpinning them, have been “under-valued and under-protected” for years…
Hungry locals block road demanding relief in Gopalganj
People blocked the Dhaka-Barishal Highway in Muksudpur upazila on Tuesday demanding relief materials amid the ongoing general holidays to prevent the spread of coronavirus in the country.
নাটোরে অর্ধশত বিধবা ও অস্বচ্ছল পরিবারের মাঝে খাদ্য সামগ্রী বিতরণ
করোনা ভাইরাস সংক্রমণের সংকটময় বর্তমান পরিস্থিতিতে নাটোরের লালপুর উপজেলায় আজ ২রা এপ্রিল বিধবা, অসহায় ও অস্বচ্ছলদের মাঝে অগ্রাধিকার ভিত্তিতে খাদ্য সামগ্রী বিতরণ ও করোনা ভাইরাস সম্পর্কে গণসচেতনতামূলক কার্যক্রম পরিচালনা করে কেএস ফাউন্ডেশন।
Why food system gives me hope in this difficult time for all
Danielle Nierenberg Every day, I feel I wake up to a world that is just a little bit more surreal than the day before, as COVID-19 changes day-to-day life. I’m spending time at home with my husband, and I hope…
How to Support Restaurants, Farmers, Workers During COVID-19
Danielle Nierenberg As I wrote to you last week, like so many of you, I’m grounded. Hunkering down with my husband and trying to stay calm and healthy — and I hope you, your friends, and your loved ones are,…
Spl body to keep essentials’ prices stable during Ramadan
The government has formed a special committee to keep the prices of daily essentials stable during the holy month of Ramadan, said Commerce secretary Md Jafar Uddin on Saturday.
Food System Vision Prize Announces 79 Semifinalists
Danielle Nierenberg Last week, the Food System Vision Prize announced the 79 semifinalists who have been selected to move on to the refinement phase of the competition. These teams, chosen from more than 1,300 entrants representing 112 countries, are developing…
20 Food Justice Heroines to Celebrate This Int’l Women’s Day
Danielle Nierenberg This Sunday, March 8, is International Women’s Day. Since 1911, people around the world have observed International Women’s Day honour women’s advancements and highlight the barriers women still encounter. Today, women hold over half of agricultural science degrees…
‘Govt determined to ensure safe, nutritious food for all’
The government is determined to ensure safe and nutritious food for everyone, Additional Health Secretary Md Habibur Rahman said on Thursday.
Agri Ministry against onion import during full harvest time
Dhaka, March 04 – The Agriculture Ministry wants to stop importing onion from abroad during full onion harvesting season to ensure a fair price for the marginal farmers in the country.
Onion prices coming down at the pace it went up last year
Dhaka, March 01 – The way prices of onion had shot up at the good part of last year, the same way its prices now are getting cheaper since last week, according to the traders.
Onion prices coming down at land ports wholesaler markets
The prices of onion have started falling in wholesale markets in Hili land port after India decided to withdraw its ban to export the bulb to Bangladesh.
Dhaka’s kitchen markets see substantial fall in onion prices
Dhaka, March 01- The prices of onion have marked a substantial fall in Dhaka’s kitchen markets after India decided to lift the ban on its export after about six months. According to traders, the prices fell by as much as…
20 plant-forward chefs loving vegetables this Valentine’s Day
Danielle Nierenberg Valentine’s Day can be a time to celebrate all kinds of love and friendship. As many eaters around the world gear up to prepare a special meal to celebrate the holiday and share with loved ones, many are…
We’re worse with food waste than we think
Common estimates for global food waste are too low, according to Dutch researchers, who suggest every person in the world is wasting about 500 calories of food a day.
UAE’s food waste pledge and winnow tackle US$4 b problem
Danielle Nierenberg Efforts to raise awareness about—and create solutions to—food loss and food waste continue to expand throughout the globe. And some of the most creative and impactful solutions are happening in the Middle East.
Experience The Perfect Valentine’s Celebration at Amari Dhaka
Dhaka, January 2020 – Revel in the celebrated season of love with a romantic evening of curated buffet dinner arrangement, High tea menu from the restaurants, cupid room package, special Spa pampering package and much more to impress your beloved…
24 breweries, distilleries, and wineries for sustainability
Danielle Nierenberg It may be Dry January for some, but there’s no shortage of unique ideas in the alcohol world to become more sustainable. Breweries, wineries, and distilleries around the globe are finding ways to make sure their beverages can…
Onion prices start falling again, but not up to expectation
Dhaka, Jan 09 – Prices of onions have started to come down again in Dhaka kitchen markets. The prices decreased by Tk 10-20 per kg on Wednesday from the previous day, said shop keepers.
High onion price in harvest season upsets consumers
Dhaka, Jan 07 – The onion price remained unchanged at Tk 180-200 per kg at the retail market in the capital on Monday although it fell by Tk 30-40 at the wholesale market.