Govt trying to control commodity prices in various ways: Adviser 

Fisheries and Livestock Adviser Farida Akhter has said the government is trying to control prices in various ways. 

She said, “People are suffering due to the market situation. We are trying to control commodity prices in various ways. We think that such control cannot be achieved just by punishing or conducting raids. Another thing is that we can do it with taking initiatives.”

The adviser said this at the inauguration of selling milk, egg and meat at affordable prices on the occasion of the holy month of Ramadan on Saturday.

The initiative, organized by the Department of Livestock in Tangail, was launched at Janaseba Chattar, located next to the Deputy Commissioner's office. 

The adviser said, “Our goal is to demonstrate that essential goods, including meat, milk, and egg, in high demand during Ramadan, can be sold at affordable prices.”

She added that the areas selected for this initiative were chosen based on the presence of low-income communities and regions where people were notably involved in the July mass uprising.

The adviser also mentioned that this program, which has already been implemented in Dhaka and all districts, is being expanded to multiple upazilas, with plans to continue it throughout the year.

Superintendent of Police Mizanur Rahman, Additional Deputy Commissioner (General) Abdullah Al Mamun and District Fisheries and Animal Resources Officer Mostafizur Rahman were present.

The program will run five days a week throughout Ramadan, offering beef at Tk 650 per kg, chicken at Tk 250 per kg, egg at Tk 114 per dozen, and cow's milk at Tk 80 per liter.