MAGURA, Mar 11: People of lower income groups are showing high interest in Open Market Sale (OMS) rice in Magura.
The common people were suffering for more than 2 months due to price hike of rice. They have heaved a sigh of relief with the starting of OMS rice.
Magura district food office sources said, they have started OMS rice in the district from February 2. They are running this programme through 9 dealers in Magura municipality area. Under the programme everyone is allowed to purchase 5 kg rice at Tk 24 per kg.
When contacted, Kamal Hossein a van puller of Islampur area of Magura town said, "Everyday I purchase 5 kg rice for my family. Earlier I was compelled to spend Tk 170 per day as I had to purchase rice from local market at Tk 34 per kg. But now I am getting it at Tk 120 as prices of rice is Tk 24 per kg under OMS programme".
Molay Chandra Kuri a dealer of OMS rice in Puratan bazar area of Magura town said, Low income group people are happy with OMS rice.
When contacted Magura district food controller (acting) Abdul Kadir said, "We are getting good response in OMS rice and we are always sincere to ensure proper distribution of rice."
Low-income people relieved at supply of OMS rice in Magura
Our Correspondent | Published: March 12, 2014 00:00:00 | Updated: November 30, 2026 06:01:00
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