Market monitoring teams fine traders in city

Two market monitoring teams under the Ministry of Commerce fined several business establishments Taka 4,500 during separate drives in the city on Friday, reports BSS.
A team led by Senior Assistant Secretary of the Ministry of Commerce Fuara Khatun conducted a drive at Mirpur Shah Ali City Corporation Market Kacha Bazar and fined several traders Taka 1,500 for not displaying the price lists properly and other irregularities, said a press release.
Another team conducted a drive at Shonir Akhra Kacha Bazar and checked the buying and selling prices of different essential products.
The team then fined several traders Taka 3,000 for various irregularities.
The prices of eggs and onions decreased slightly, according to the inspection team.
Both teams also asked the traders to display, update and maintain accurate price lists of essentials, including chicken, rice, potato, and onion.