Commerce Minister Tipu Munshi on Wednesday said Deputy Commissioners (DCs) had been asked to remain vigilant so that no one can manipulate price of daily essentials during the month of Ramadan, reports UNB.
The minister said this while talking to reporters after the fourth meeting with the DCs at Osmani Memorial Auditorium in the capital.
“I have asked them to take strict measures so that no one can take advantage of the price of necessary items during Ramadan,” he said.
He also asked to remain aware about consumers’ rights.
“The assistance of DCs is needed to expand the trade and many have alleged that they failed to get fair price of rawhide during Eid-ul-Azha. Please take necessary steps in this regard,” he said.
Answering a question about monitoring the daily essentials’ markets, Tipu said the DCs have been asked to implement all steps taken by the government.
The three-day annual conference of the Deputy Commissioners (DCs) began on Tuesday.
This time there will be a total of 26 sessions, including 20 working sessions, with various ministries at the DC conference that will end on Thursday.
Bd-pratidin English/Lutful Hoque
