Dhaka: Chief Adviser’s Press Secretary Shafiqul Alam announced today that the interim government is concentrating on maintaining the prices of essential commodities at an affordable level during the holy month of Ramadan. He made this statement during a press briefing held at the Foreign Service Academy.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, Alam highlighted that in October of last year, Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus had instructed all relevant agencies of the interim government to intensify their efforts with a specific focus on Ramadan, aiming to keep the prices of essential goods within a tolerable range. As a result of these efforts, data indicates that the prices of the majority of these goods have remained manageable compared to the previous Ramadan.
Alam emphasized the interim government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring that the prices of essentials are kept at a manageable level throughout the entire month of Ramadan. Acknowledging that the prices of certain essential items, such as dates and chickpeas, typically rise during Ramadan, he mentioned that the Commerce Ministry, the National Board of Revenue (NBR), Bangladesh Bank, and the Traffic Commission are all working extensively to maintain these prices at an affordable level.
The press secretary noted that through coordinated efforts, the prices of goods have been kept within a tolerable range. The government is actively working to increase the supply of edible oil and is continuously monitoring its import. Alam expressed optimism that the supply situation for edible oil will improve in the coming days, with the expectation that prices will decrease and remain at a manageable level.
Chief Adviser’s Deputy Press Secretary Abul Kalam Azad Majumder was also present at the briefing.