Khulna: The district administration in Khulna has decided to intensify its monitoring of kitchen markets during the holy month of Ramadan. This initiative will involve regular mobile court drives aimed at stabilizing the prices of essential commodities.
According to Bangladesh Sangbad Sangstha, this decision was reached during the monthly meeting of the Khulna District Development Coordination Committee, held at the conference room of the deputy commissioner’s office. The meeting was chaired by Deputy Director of the Local Government Division, Md Ariful Islam, who expressed his gratitude to the officials involved in ensuring the success of the 13th National Parliamentary Election and referendum.
The Assistant Director of the Directorate of National Consumer Rights Protection assured the meeting that daily market monitoring and mobile court activities will be conducted throughout Ramadan to control the prices of essential goods.
Additional Superintendent of Police (B-Circle) Md Khairul Anam highlighted the successful completion of the parliamentary election through the collaborative efforts of various stakeholders, including law enforcement agencies. He also mentioned the support extended to the Fisheries Department to prevent malpractice in the shrimp export sector.
Deputy Director of the Department of Agricultural Extension, Agriculturist Md. Nazrul Islam, reported that the district has achieved 95 percent of its Aman cultivation target, with a 92 percent achievement expected for the Irri cultivation target. He further assured that adequate stocks of fertilizer are available for agricultural purposes.
District Fisheries Officer Md. Badruzzaman detailed the efforts made to protect fish resources, including 126 drives and 30 mobile courts, resulting in the destruction of 366 illegal nets and the collection of Tk 40,000 in fines. Additionally, measures to prevent malpractice in shrimp exports involved 18 drives and two mobile courts, leading to the destruction of 38.5 kg of illegal substances and the collection of Tk 75,500 in fines.
The Deputy Director of the Islamic Foundation Bangladesh requested that a portion of the Zakat collected during Ramadan be contributed to the Foundation’s Zakat Board, which benefits from income tax exemptions.
The meeting was attended by Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Bitan Kumar Mondal, Civil Surgeon Dr. Mosha. Mahfuza Khatun, and officials from various government departments.