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Saving govt sugar mills – is it possible?

Experts have long been saying even with additional investment and machinery, production costs at state-owned mills would remain higher than those of private refiners importing raw sugar

The fire originated around 7:30pm in a silo at the company’s Fresh Sugar unit in Pirojpur Union on 17 October 2025. Photo: Collected

Meghna Group factory fire, video of which has gone viral, was doused within 30 minutes

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13 years on, Carew's 2-year sugar expansion project extended again

14 out of the 15 state-run sugar mills are running at a loss. Photo: BSFIC

State sugar mills resume operation, ahead of reform

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State sugar mills battle staggering losses as govt plans revival of closed units

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20,000 tonnes of sugar damaged in S Alam sugar mill fire: Official

The Karnaphuli River is facing severe pollution as burnt waste from the mill is directly flowing into the river through two drains. Photo: UNB

Committee formed to assess environmental damage due to S Alam sugar mill fire

The Karnaphuli River is facing severe pollution as burnt waste from the mill is directly flowing into the river through two drains. Photo: UNB

Fishes dying as burnt sugar of S Alam warehouse falls into Karnaphuli

Why govt sugar mills' shares soar amid mounting losses 

Why govt sugar mills' shares soar amid mounting losses 

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Retired sugar mill workers stage protest in demand of gratuity

Shyampur Sugar Mills: Mounting losses burden govt

Shyampur Sugar Mills: Mounting losses burden govt

Crisis deepens for Renwick Jajneswar as sugar mills go out of business

Crisis deepens for Renwick Jajneswar as sugar mills go out of business

Carew shines on distillery profit

Carew shines on distillery profit