Minister promises food supply during Ramadan
Staff Reporter :
In response to growing concerns about potential hoarding and manipulation of food items ahead of the holy month of Ramadan, State Minister for Commerce, Ahsanul Islam Titu, has assured the public that appropriate measures will be taken to prevent any such activities.
The Minister highlighted the commitment to ensuring an uninterrupted food supply to consumers during the sacred month.
These remarks came during the National Parliament session on Sunday, February 11, where Barrister Syedul Haque Sumon posed a supplementary question to the Commerce State Minister.
The session, chaired by Speaker Dr. Shirin Sharmin Chaudhury, provided a platform for the State Minister to address the pressing issue.
State Minister Titu underscored the proactive approach taken by the government, stating that Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina had given directives in this regard during the first cabinet meeting.
Through the inter-ministerial coordination committee, efforts are underway to combat any potential hoarding or manipulation of food items.
The Home Ministry, in collaboration with the Ministries of Agriculture, Food, and Commerce, is actively monitoring the supply chain, particularly focusing on transport and market management, to prevent any obstacles.
Expressing optimism, State Minister Titu conveyed his hope that the government would successfully ensure an uninterrupted food supply to consumers during the upcoming month of Ramadan.
He emphasised that appropriate measures would be taken if any attempts to hoard or manipulate food items were detected.
In response to a supplementary question, the Minister disclosed that communication has been established with neighboring India regarding the supply of onions and sugar before Ramadan.
Despite India’s ban on the export of these two items, the government is hopeful of receiving approval for their supply to Bangladesh before the onset of Ramadan.
The Foreign Minister’s recent return from India reassured that the process is ongoing. The government aims to secure the supply of onions from India and explore alternative sources to meet the country’s demands.
