2024-02-11 20:16:31
State Minister for Commerce Ahsanul Islam (Titu) has warned that we will take appropriate measures against those who try to do any kind of hoarding or manipulation in view of the upcoming Ramadan.
On Sunday (February 11), when barrister Saidul Haque Sumon asked a question in the National Parliament, the State Minister gave this warning. Speaker at this time. Shirin Sharmin Chowdhury presided.
The Minister of State for Commerce said that the Prime Minister has given us directions from the first cabinet. We are working through an inter-ministerial coordination committee. A representative of the Home Minister is working with us round the clock. Yesterday (Saturday) regarding uninterrupted supply of goods through this task force, the Prime Minister has given us instructions to ensure that there is no hindrance at various levels, especially at the level of transport, and also in the management of the market. To implement these directives, we are continuously monitoring the representatives of Ministry of Agriculture, Ministry of Food and Ministry of Home Affairs.
He said, we hope to ensure uninterrupted supply of food at consumer level during Ramadan. If any kind of hoarding or any kind of manipulation is attempted, appropriate action will be taken against them.
In response to another question, Ahsanul Islam said, “We have contacted India regarding onion and sugar, keeping in view the next Ramadan.” They were banned from exporting these two products. Considering Bangladesh as a friendly neighboring country, we hope they will give us permission to export onion and sugar before Ramadan.
The state minister said, our foreign minister came from India yesterday. From there he was assured that everything was in process. We hope to ensure supply of onions from India and from alternative sources before the start of Ramadan.